Arts

Behind the scenes of the 250th staging of the world's largest open-submission show.

Harriet Walter is Prospero. The final part of the Donmar’s all-female Shakespeare Trilogy

What makes a King? Part of the Donmar Warehouse’s all-female Shakespeare Trilogy.

Darcey Bussell discovers a tale of broken dreams behind Audrey Hepburn's image.

Profile of soul singer Roberta Flack, who charted an atypical path to fame in the 1970s.

Josie D'arby goes on the trail of the man and artist, in the beautiful places he painted.

Mark Kermode joins Jane Hill to talk about the week's cinema releases.

Simon Schama looks at the pivotal role art has played in the forging of humanity itself.

An portrait of Henri Matisse, one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century.

Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Joan Plowright share magical memories.

How medieval British stone masons and builders made Gothic architecture their own.

The story of Timbuktu and its long-hidden legacy of thousands of ancient manuscripts.

How Paul Simon's Graceland made a huge impact with its blend of rock and African rhythms.

How the castle became a weapon with which unruly barons challenged the Crown.