Tribute to the provocative composer Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, who died in March, featuring extraordinary performances and documentary from the BBC's television archive. Show more
Antonio Pappano explores the great roles and singers through the prism of the main voice types. He continues with the mezzo-soprano, often the rival or the villainess. Show more
Bob Geldof examines the life and work of 20th-century poet William Butler Yeats. He argues that Yeats brought about immense change in Ireland's struggle for independence. Show more
Drama set in the 16th century. When a horse trader is wronged by a baron, he raises an army and begins a revolt in search of justice. Show more
Dan Cruickshank returns to his childhood home of Warsaw to explore the memories of the city, which the Nazis razed to the ground in World War Two, and those of its people. 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
Bob Geldof examines the life and work of 20th-century poet William Butler Yeats. He argues that Yeats brought about immense change in Ireland's struggle for independence. Show more