Professor James Shapiro goes in search of the mysterious man behind The Duchess of Malfi, the son of a coachmaker who ended up rivalling Shakespeare. Show more
Andrew Marr presents a new production of John Webster's bloody revenge tragedy The Duchess of Malfi (1614) performed in a perfect recreation of an early Jacobean theatre. Show more
Documentary revealing the secret world of the 'ghost singers' who provided the vocals for the screen legends who did not sing their own songs in the great Hollywood musicals. Show more
Documentary about crooner Nat King Cole, the only black TV star in Hollywood at a time when America groaned under the weight of racial segregation and prejudice. Show more
The story of musician, producer and artist Herb Alpert. This profile platforms his music and artwork as he exhibits his sculptures for Hollywood's art elite. Show more
Documentary celebrating some of the greatest female jazz singers of the 20th century, including what it took to be a jazz diva during a turbulent time in America's social history. Show more
Sounds of the 70s 2
Episode 1: Arthouse Glam - Get in the Swing
29 minutes on BBC Four HD
Available for years
Performances from The Kinks, Roxy Music, Elton John, New York Dolls, Queen, Sparks, Rod Stewart and a rediscovered David Bowie performance from 1973. Show more