Arts magazine presented by Verity Sharp. Frank Gardner, who was paralysed by terrorist gunmen in Saudi, assesses Hollywood's take on the war on terror. Show more
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Andre Previn joins Morecambe and Wise for a performance of the Grieg piano concerto, followed by a film contrasting composer Peter Maxwell Davies with jazz pianist Dudley Moore. Show more
A Good Read
Verity Sharp and Matthew Syed
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Harriett Gilbert talks favourite books with presenter Verity Sharp and author Matthew Syed, including the influential The Man Who Planted Trees by Jean Giono. Show more
Hard rock giants Metallica grant Verity Sharp intimate behind the scenes access and revealing interviews in Norway during their summer tour of Europe. Show more
Inside Out South West
03/02/2014
29 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Channel Islands
Retailer Bill Grimsey gives his blueprint for success for the region's ailing high streets. And how a 19th-century priest helped revive Devon and Cornwall's folk music tradition. Show more
Verity Sharp introduces the second part of this year's world music concert, featuring Justin Adams's desert blues and Sa Ding Ding's Chinese electronica. Show more
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, with conductor Donald Runnicles, will perform Beethoven's 1st Symphony and Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde. Show more
The Story of British Pathé
Episode 2: The Voice of Pathé
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
A look at how British Pathé's output came into its own in the Second World War, when its commentaries provided stirring encouragement during the Blitz. Show more
The Story of British Pathé
Episode 3: Entertaining Britain
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Series drawing from film/newsreel company British Pathe's archive looks at its cinemagazines, such as Pathe Pictorial, Eve's Film Review and Pathetone Weekly. Show more
The Story of British Pathé
Episode 4: Around the World
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Series drawing from British Pathe's archive looks at how, in the age before mass tourism, it captivated audiences with enthralling stories from overseas. Show more
The Culture Show
Sigur Ros Special
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales (Analogue)
Verity Sharp meets the band Sigur Ros in their native Iceland and on their visit to the UK for the Electric Proms. They talk about their unique sound and their film Heima. Show more
100th edition of the arts magazine with Lauren Laverne. Naomi Watts talks about her role in Michael Haneke's new film Funny Games. Mark Kermode talks to playwright Martin McDonagh. Show more
The Story of British Pathé
Episode 1: The Birth of the News
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Series delving into film company British Pathé's vast store of images. This episode looks at the work of the buccaneering cameramen behind Pathé's newsreels. Show more
Lauren Laverne and Mark Kermode present a mix of classical music, contemporary art and show the first iconic buildings of the 21st century. Features artist Steve McQueen. Show more
Lauren Laverne and Mark Kermode present a mix of classical music, contemporary art and show the first iconic buildings of the 21st century. Features artist Steve McQueen. Show more
Lauren Laverne gets an exclusive TV interview with David Simon creator, executive producer and lead writer of HBO's cult TV series The Wire. Show more
Lauren Laverne gets an exclusive TV interview with David Simon, creator, executive producer and lead writer of HBO's cult TV series The Wire. Show more
Verity Sharp on rock behemoths Metallica as she joins the band in Norway. Andrew Graham-Dixon is in Florence to visit the Vasari Corridor collection of self-portraits. Show more
Lauren Laverne presents a special episode on the reopening of the Royal Festival Hall, with contributions from Jarvis Cocker, Billy Bragg, Ken Livingstone and others. Show more
Arts magazine with Lauren Laverne. Verity Sharp talks to Goldfrapp about their new album. We staged and filmed a series of flash mob dance events in Liverpool. Show more