Van Gogh's Ear: The True Story (Omnibus)
One of the biggest mysteries of the art world is explored in Bernadette Murphy's book.
- 70 mins
- 31 Jul 2016
BBC Sounds - Categories - Arts, Culture & the Media
Arts, Culture & the Media
Pick of the WeekJake Yapp
Jake Yapp chooses the best of BBC Radio this week.
- 44 mins
- 07 Mar 2021
Sheridan's ShowstoppersSeries 1
Shania Twain
Sheridan chats to country music superstar Shania Twain about her musical passions.
- 57 mins
- 07 Mar 2021
The Leonardo DetectivesArt critic Rachel Campbell-Johnston, explores the mysterious world of art attribution.
- 30 mins
- 07 Nov 2011
A Plague On All Our HousesHow Covid is making us think differently about Shakespeare.
- 28 mins
- 17 Dec 2020
The Price of SongJohn Wilson investigates the value of the songs that provide the soundtracks to our lives.
- 28 mins
- 02 Mar 2021
Pam Ayres - The Radio YearsPam Ayres celebrates her remarkable life and radio career
- 180 mins
- 17 Mar 2018
The Mysterious Mr MercuryMidge Ure goes in search of the real Freddie Mercury.
- 30 mins
- 12 Nov 2011
Johnny Cash of Easter CashSarfraz Manzoor explores Johnny Cash's interest in Scotland after tracing his Fife roots.
- 30 mins
- 13 Feb 2010
Who found Machu Picchu?Hugh Thomson travels to Peru's ancient wonder to unearth the truth behind its discovery.
- 30 mins
- 05 Oct 2011
The Secret Catacombs of ParisJonathan Glancey investigates Paris's secret underground maze of tunnels.
- 28 mins
- 30 Jan 2012
RewinderHecklers, Bathers and a Babbling Brook
Greg James, proud radio nerd, returns to rummage through the BBC’s vast archives.
- 28 mins
- 06 Mar 2021
Frost on 4A tribute to the broadcaster David Frost, who died in August 2013.
- 28 mins
- 25 Dec 2013
Elizabeth Jane Howard RememberedA celebration of author Elizabeth Jane Howard, including an interview with Martin Amis.
- 180 mins
- 03 Jan 2015
Moondog: Sound of New YorkHuey Morgan travels to New York to examine the enduring appeal of blind musician Moondog.
- 28 mins
- 31 May 2018
Laura Whitmore07/03/2021
Bonnie Tyler goes Under the Spotlight with Laura, and music comes from Lucy Spraggan.
- 90 mins
- 07 Mar 2021
Piano PilgrimageEpisode 3
Jazz pianist Jamie Cullum meets piano enthusiasts up and down the country.
- 30 mins
- 18 Jan 2014
Gary Barlow - We Write The SongsSeries 1
Max Martin
Gary Barlow chats to the song writing powerhouse from Sweden, Max Martin.
- 34 mins
- 19 Dec 2018
Dante 2021Episode 3
Dante's Divine Comedy mined for 21st-century meaning by BBC Europe Editor Katya Adler.
- 28 mins
- 25 Jan 2021
After I Was GorgeousSome of the world's most beautiful women discuss the ageing process.
- 28 mins
- 19 Sep 2011