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.

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

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

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

Mark Kermode gives his take on the best and worst of the week's film and DVD releases.

Dan Snow, Dr Alice Roberts and Dr Albert Lin investigate a mighty tomb in China.

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

Julie Lamberton gets her pose on point in search of the perfect headshot.

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

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.

The '60s saw The Small Faces, Cilla Black, The Beatles and The Stones all embrace fashion.

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