Gareth Malone explores Britain's hidden history of shanties and sea songs. In Yorkshire he meets the Filey Fisherman's Choir, who are determined to keep the tradition alive. Show more
Simon Russell Beale visits Italy, Britain, Germany and Austria to see how the sound of Christmas has evolved in response to changing ideas about the Nativity. Show more
Simon Russell Beale introduces a programme of choral music for Christmas from St Augustine's church in Kilburn, including works by Bach and Herbert Howells. Show more
A Christmas concert of classic festive carols with a gospel and soul twist, featuring Beverley Knight, Carleen Anderson, Ola Onabule, Bryn Christopher and the Golden Gate Quartet. Show more
Mark Lawson talks to the actor Simon Russell Beale about his life on and off stage. He offers insights into how he approaches his diverse roles and his recent career changes. Show more
A feast of old chestnuts from the glory days of Christmases past with this look at the rise and demise of the Christmas light-entertainment spectacular. Show more
Documentary telling the story of Matt Monro, the young Londoner who became one of the world's most popular ballad singers. Show more
One-off period comedy, peeping into the lives of a South Wales family's Christmases across the 1980s, written by comedian Mark Watson and inspired by a Dylan Thomas short story. Show more
Simon Russell Beale visits Italy, Britain, Germany and Austria to see how the sound of Christmas has evolved in response to changing ideas about the Nativity. Show more
Simon Russell Beale introduces a programme of choral music for Christmas from St Augustine's church in Kilburn, including works by Bach and Herbert Howells. Show more
