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  1. Olivier Awards

    The star-studded ceremony celebrating the best of London’s world-leading theatre shows.

    BBC Two

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  2. McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass

    The story of Paul McCartney’s original Höfner bass and the fan-powered quest to find it.

    BBC Two

  3. Chauvet: Humanity's First Great Masterpiece

    Documentary following the work of scientists at archaeological marvel the Chauvet cave.

    BBC Four

  4. Julian Barnes: Beyond the Page

    Julian Barnes talks to Katie Razzall about his literary life and reflections on death.

    BBC Four

  5. Caroline Walker: Women's Work

    Caroline Walker paints women’s lives, from housework to caregiving to creative production.

    BBC Scotland

  6. LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes

    The secretive artist revealed as never before, with his voice lip-synced by Ian McKellen.

    BBC Two

  7. Keep the World Away - Finding Gwen John

    Sian Eleri uncovers the real Gwen John, now revered as Wales's greatest female artist.

    BBC Two Wales

  8. Burns Night 2026

    Marti Pellow and an incredible line-up of contemporary artists perform with the BBC SSO.

    BBC One Scotland

  9. Greer Ralston - Giving It All to Art

    An intimate portrait of figurative artist Greer Ralston as she works.

    BBC Scotland

  10. The Archers Podcast

    Celebrating everything you love about the Archers. With Emma Freud.

    BBC Radio 4

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  11. When I Met Jane Austen

    Writers and thinkers tell Dr Paula Byrne how they first encountered the author Jane Austen

    BBC Radio 4

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  12. Other Voices: Cardigan 2025 with Huw Stephens

    Huw Stephens selects his music highlights from the 2025 Other Voices festival in Cardigan.

    BBC Two Wales

  13. Christmas Top 5

    Celebrities reflect on their all-time top five Christmas TV shows, films and songs.

    BBC One Wales

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  14. Civilisations: Rise and Fall

    What caused the demise of the greatest civilisations of the ancient world?

    BBC Two

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  15. Turner: The Secret Sketchbooks

    JMW Turner’s sketches reveal how he became one of Britain’s most celebrated artists.

    BBC Two

  16. Richard Burton: Wild Genius

    The epic story of a Hollywood star whose life and talent blazed like no other.

    BBC One Wales

  17. Welsh Music Prize 2025

    Highlights from the 15th Welsh Music Prize awards show presented by Radio 1's Sian Eleri.

    BBC One Wales

  18. Twiggy

    A look at the life and career of the iconic 1960s model Twiggy.

    BBC Two

  19. Abandoned Ulster

    The project to create a photographic and literary record of Ulster's abandoned properties.

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  20. Rob and Rylan's Passage to India

    Can the wisdom, art and culture of India help Rob and Rylan live their best lives?

    BBC Two

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  21. I Am Martin Parr

    Discover the maverick behind some of the most iconic images of the past century.

    BBC Four

  22. The Great Art Fraud

    How Inigo Philbrick created an $86 million fraud and became a global fugitive.

    BBC Two

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  23. Green Man 2025

    A BBC special capturing Green Man festival's music, people and unforgettable atmosphere.

    BBC One Wales

  24. Japan’s Master of Restoration

    Documentary series following Koji Mayuyama, an antiques restorer known as the God Hand.

    BBC Four

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  25. When Alan Yentob Met Jenny Saville

    Alan Yentob interviews leading British artist Jenny Saville.

    BBC Two

  26. Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius

    The incredible story of a young woman who ripped up the rulebook and reinvented the novel.

    BBC Two

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  27. Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

    A look at the dazzling, complex period of Liza Minnelli’s life in the 1970s.

    BBC Two

  28. Milli Vanilli

    The untold story surrounding the pop duo Milli Vanilli and their lip-syncing scandal.

    BBC Two

  29. Stephen Rea: The Fire in Me Now

    Exploring the exceptional life and work of Belfast-born actor Stephen Rea.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  30. Icons of Style

    Kirsty Wark meets the Scots who have helped shape the fashion industry.

    BBC Scotland

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  31. Neil Martin: Bóthar an Cheoil

    Composer Neil Martin collaborates with artists and friends made from a lifetime of music.

    BBC Two Northern Ireland

  32. Pauline Boty: I Am the Sixties

    Documentary about 60s pop artist Pauline Boty, tracking her contribution to British art.

    BBC Four

  33. Angela Wynter and Rudolph Walker Remember... EastEnders: Yolande and Patrick

    Angela Wynter and Rudolph Walker look back on their poignant two-hander episode.

    BBC Four

  34. Pam St Clement Remembers... EastEnders: Pat and Frank's Affair

    Pam St Clement remembers one of the most iconic episodes of EastEnders.

    BBC Four

  35. Ross Kemp Remembers... EastEnders: Sharongate

    Actor Ross Kemp recalls one of the most explosive storylines in EastEnders.

    BBC Four

  36. Out of the Silence

    Ulster-Scots poet Anne McMaster explores women’s writing in Northern Ireland.

    BBC One Northern Ireland

  37. Simon Schama’s Story of Us

    Simon Schama searches for who we are now - and discovers the answers in art and culture.

    BBC Two

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  38. My Poetry and Other Animals

    The poet laureate, Simon Armitage, meets different animals as he drafts a brand new poem.

    BBC Radio 4

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  39. Leonardo da Vinci

    Artist, inventor, genius. Discover the visionary work of the 15th-century innovator.

    BBC Four

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  40. The Snow

    Dame Siân Phillips delves into Dafydd ap Gwilym's centuries-old poem To the Snow.

    BBC Radio Wales

  41. Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty

    The story of how the greatest art works of all time were born of war and bloodshed.

    BBC Two

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  42. Sphere of Influence

    Kate Bryan explores the surprising influences on Edvard Munch's The Scream.

    BBC Radio 4

  43. The Entertainment Mix

    Michelle McManus presents the biggest news in entertainment and culture across Scotland.

    BBC Scotland

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  44. Joan Bakewell at the BBC

    Joan Bakewell looks back at her extraordinary career at the BBC.

    BBC Four

  45. The Man Who Definitely Didn’t Steal Hollywood

    The inside story of a waiter turned movie mogul and the scandal that rocked Hollywood.

    BBC Two

  46. Arts in Motion

    Arts in Motion is a thrilling series, showcasing renowned cultural figures.

    BBC News

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  47. Elizabeth Taylor - Rebel Superstar

    The story of Elizabeth Taylor: actor, feminist, business mogul and activist.

    BBC Two

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  48. Mozart: Rise of a Genius

    The story of Mozart - a prodigy, a flawed human and one of the greatest composers.

    BBC Two

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  49. Serial Offender: Arnold Schoenberg's Twelve Tone Adventure

    Arnold Schoenberg's 12-tone system redefined music, so why are his works rarely performed?

    BBC Radio 4

  50. In My Own Words

    Get up close to artists, writers, actors, comedians and poets.

    BBC One

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