Arts - Highlights

Waldemar Januszczak explores American art – from the Wild West to abstract expressionism.

A rare interview with the consistently controversial and intensely private writer.

The story of Rupert Everett's quest to make his own film about his hero Oscar Wilde.

An intimate portrait of one of Britain's most enduring – and eccentric – institutions.

Three exceptional talents have made it this far – and must now perform a full concerto.

Lars Tharp looks into the mystery of artist William Hogarth's obsession with pugs.

Clarke Peters discovers the origins, development and significance of his favourite dance.

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

Mark Kermode reviews On Chesil Beach, Jeune Femme and Deadpool 2.

Kirkcaldy bairns like Val McDermid reflect on how it became home of the ‘magic' linoleum.

A look at sci-fi's obsession with alien invasion, from all-out assault to hidden threats.

Much has changed since Taibach Rugby Club brought panto to Port Talbot, 50 years ago.

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

How Louis Armstrong and Dizzy Gillespie took the battle for equality to the world stage.

Rich Hall takes the viewer on a skewed but keenly eyed journey to the Land of Dreams.

The story of the man who has blazed a trail across the musical landscape for 50 years.