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D-Day to Berlin

Episode 3: The Dream That Died

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two Wales (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Drama-documentary about the struggle to defeat Hitler's Third Reich. With British and American armies poised to cross the Rhine, victory seemed certain. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Sean Bean
Producer:
Martina Hall
Director:
Martina Hall
Executive Producer:
Laurence Rees

The Culture Show

2013/2014

Episode 5: The Culture Show at Edinburgh: Leonardo da Vinci - The Anatomist

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Art critic Alastair Sooke heads to the new Leonardo da Vinci exhibition in Edinburgh, where he takes a look at a collection of some of da Vinci's anatomical drawings. Show more

Front Row Late

Series 1

Episode 5: Darcey Bussell, Philip Pullman, Armando Iannucci and Ghostpoet

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

A review of the week's arts events. Darcey Bussell celebrates the legacy of Kenneth MacMillan, Stig Abell talks to Philip Pullman and Ghostpoet performs live. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Nikki Bedi
Presenter:
Stig Abell
Interviewed Guest:
Darcey Bussell
Interviewed Guest:
Philip Pullman
Interviewed Guest:
Armando Iannucci
Series Producer:
Martina Hall
Executive Producer:
Tanya Hudson

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Following the Academy as it prepares for its annual extravaganza. Grayson Perry takes the helm to coordinate the world's longest running and largest open-submission show. Show more

Front Row Late

Series 1

Episode 7: Kenneth Branagh, Sarah Phelps and Father John Misty

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Giles Coren and guests are in the studio for an Agatha Christie special. Kenneth Branagh talks about directing and starring in the remake of Murder on the Orient Express. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Nikki Bedi
Presenter:
Giles Coren
Participant:
Sarah Phelps
Interviewed Guest:
Kenneth Branagh
Series Producer:
Martina Hall
Executive Producer:
Tanya Hudson

Front Row Late

Series 1

Episode 1: Nihal Arthanayake, Viv Groskop and Wolf Alice

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Giles Coren is joined by radio DJ Nihal Arthanayake and writer and comedian Viv Groskop to cherry-pick the best of the cultural week. Wolf Alice perform live in the studio. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Giles Coren
Interviewed Guest:
Nihal Arthanayake
Interviewed Guest:
Viv Groskop
Performer:
Wolf Alice
Series Producer:
Martina Hall
Executive Producer:
Tanya Hudson

Front Row

Agatha Christie Special

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS EuropeLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS North America

Giles Coren and guests are in the studio for an Agatha Christie special. Kenneth Branagh talks about directing and starring in the blockbuster remake of Murder on the Orient Expres Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Nikki Bedi
Presenter:
Giles Coren
Participant:
Sarah Phelps
Interviewed Guest:
Kenneth Branagh
Series Producer:
Martina Hall
Executive Producer:
Tanya Hudson

Series

Front Row

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Dan Cruickshank reveals the history of Britain's public parks, travelling the country to discover a story of class, civic pride and changing fashions in sport and recreation. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Dan Cruickshank
Executive Producer:
Stephen McGinn
Producer:
Martina Hall
Director:
Martina Hall

Secret Knowledge

The Russian Revolutionary: Zaha Hadid on Kazimir Malevich

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

Architect Zaha Hadid considers the influence of Russian abstract artist Kazimir Malevich's avant-garde art on her own avant-garde architecture. Show more

A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Series 3

Episode 2: Victoria and Her Sisters

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for 6 months

A look at the social and economic changes which took place during Queen Victoria's reign, such as industrialisation and changing roles for women. Show more

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Darcey Bussell, Philip Pullman, Armando Iannucci and Ghostpoet

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS EuropeLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS North America

Darcey Bussell celebrates her mentor choreographer Kenneth MacMillan, Stig Abell talks to author Philip Pullman, Armando Iannucci is on the sofa and Ghostpoet performs live. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Nikki Bedi
Presenter:
Stig Abell
Interviewed Guest:
Darcey Bussell
Interviewed Guest:
Philip Pullman
Interviewed Guest:
Armando Iannucci
Series Producer:
Martina Hall
Executive Producer:
Tanya Hudson

Series

Front Row

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS EuropeLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS North America

This year the Royal Academy celebrates its 250th Summer Exhibition and artist Grayson Perry takes the helm to coordinate the world's longest running and largest open-submission sho Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Kirsty Wark
Presenter:
Jayson Mansaray
Producer:
Martina Hall
Executive Producer:
Janet Lee

The Culture Show

Leonardo da Vinci - The Anatomist

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS North AmericaLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Europe

Art critic Alastair Sooke heads to the new Leonardo da Vinci exhibition in Edinburgh, where he takes a look at a collection of some of da Vinci's anatomical drawings. Show more

A History of Britain by Simon Schama

Series 1

Episode 6: Burning Convictions

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for 6 months

Simon Schama tells the story of the Reformation, from Henry VIII's love for Anne Boleyn to Bloody Mary's unsuccessful attempt to return England to Catholicism. Show more

Front Row Late

Series 1

Episode 8: Turner Prize 2017

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

A Turner Prize special ahead of the 2017 winner announcement, following this year's shortlisted artists including interviews and a special guest performance. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Brenda Emmanus
Participant:
Maureen Lipman
Participant:
David Bailey
Participant:
Polly Morgan
Performer:
Martin Creed
Series Producer:
Martina Hall
Executive Producer:
Tanya Hudson

Front Row Late

Series 1

Episode 4: Michael Fassbender

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Giles Coren is joined by Rachel Johnson and John O'Farrell to discuss political drama. Kirsty Lang interviews Michael Fassbender about his new film The Snowman. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Giles Coren
Presenter:
Samira Ahmed
Interviewed Guest:
Kate Winslet
Series Producer:
Martina Hall
Executive Producer:
Tanya Hudson

Front Row

Michael Fassbender

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS EuropeLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS North America

Giles Coren is joined by Rachel Johnson and John O'Farrell to discuss political drama. Kirsty Lang interviews Michael Fassbender about his film The Snowman. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Giles Coren
Presenter:
Samira Ahmed
Interviewed Guest:
Kate Winslet
Series Producer:
Martina Hall
Executive Producer:
Tanya Hudson

Series

Front Row

Front Row Late

Series 1

Episode 3: Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling and Tim Minchin

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Discussion of the week's arts events. Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling to talk about Blade Runner 2049 and Ian McKellen gives a masterclass in the art of playing King Lear. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Amol Rajan
Interviewed Guest:
Harrison Ford
Interviewed Guest:
Ryan Gosling
Interviewed Guest:
Ian McKellen
Performer:
Tim Minchin
Series Producer:
Martina Hall
Executive Producer:
Tanya Hudson

Front Row

Episode Two: Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling and Tim Minchin

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS EuropeLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS North America

Presenter Amol Rajan and studio guests offer critical discussion of recent arts events, as John Wilson meets actors Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling to talk about Blade Runner 2049. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Amol Rajan
Interviewed Guest:
Harrison Ford
Interviewed Guest:
Ryan Gosling
Interviewed Guest:
Ian McKellen
Performer:
Tim Minchin
Series Producer:
Martina Hall
Executive Producer:
Tanya Hudson

Series

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