A look at the life of one of the 20th century's most important literary figures. As well as uncovering the many sides of the poet, the film examines his body of work and assesses its continuing relevance today.
First shown on BBC2
An unprecedented insight into the mysterious life of one of the 20th century's greatest poets, featuring the previously unseen personal archives of his widow, Valerie Eliot. Show more
Dramatisation of the race for home computer supremacy in the 1980s, documenting the lengthy rivalry between Clive Sinclair (Alexander Armstrong) and Chris Curry (Martin Freeman). Show more
Jonathan Ross takes a look into the life and times of one of the greatest film directors of our time, David Lean.
Four of Oscar-winning director David Lean's colleagues share their memories of working with him on classic films such as Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago. Show more
Owen Sheers explores poetry set in the British landscape. He tells the story behind Matthew Arnold's bleak but tremendous poem Dover Beach. Show more
