Dan Cruickshank explores the secrets of the bridges that have made London what it is. Along the way, he uncovers stories of the sublime ambition of London's bridge builders. Show more
Reviews include the films Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom and Inside Llewyn Davis, a theatre adaptation of the book Emil and the Detectives and a Jake and Dinos Chapman exhibition. Show more
Les Miserables is the world's best-loved musical. Matt Lucas, a lifelong fan of 'Les Mis', fulfils his dream of performing in the show. Show more
A bittersweet French romcom set in a chocolate factory that chronicles the awkward romance between two painfully shy people, both suffering from 'hyper-emotionalism'.
Dan Cruickshank explores the secrets of the bridges that have made London what it is. Along the way, he uncovers stories of the sublime ambition of London's bridge builders. Show more
How artists like Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf rooted the blues in the city, where it contributed to musical desegregation by spawning rock 'n' roll. Show more
Compilation of performances from many of the blues artists who have featured on Later... and the Hootenanny since 1992, including BB King, Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy and Eric Clapton. Show more
Documentary about gospel singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who played a significant role in the creation of rock & roll, inspiring musicians like Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis. Show more
Documentary which joins ex-hobo and festival favourite bluesman Seasick Steve on a trip back to the juke joints, roadside diners and freight-train yards of America's Deep South. Show more