Music and arts magazine programme, presented by Sarah Dunnant. Features an interview with Frank Gehry.
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Happy Birthday BBC Two
Episode 2
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
Stars and programme-makers look back at landmark series from BBC Two, including Arena, Fawlty Towers, Life on Earth, Boys from the Blackstuff, DEF II, Newsnight and The Late Show. Show more
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour: The Staves; fat-shaming; feminist teen bloggers
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Highlights from the Woman's Hour week presented by Jane Garvey, including harmony from three sisters as The Staves perform. Show more
Free Thinking
Landmark: The Prince
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Available for over a year
Authors Sarah Dunant and Erica Benner, MP Gisela Stuart and historian Catherine Fletcher join Philip Dodd to explore the continuing relevance of Machiavelli's The Prince. Show more
Night Waves
The Ugly Renaissance, Cate Blanchett, Mira Schendel, Maxim Leo
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Available for over a year
Presented by Samira Ahmed. With Cate Blanchett on her role in Blue Jasmine, the work of artist Mira Schendel, Maxim Leo on life in East Germany, and a debate on the Renaissance. Show more
Start the Week
Christianity: Luther's Legacy
43 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Cultural discussion programme. Andrew Marr discusses the Reformation and its legacy with Sarah Dunant, Peter Stanford, Alec Ryrie and Linda Woodhead. Show more
Great Lives
Nancy Dell'Olio chooses the life of Lucrezia Borgia
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for over a year
Nancy Dell'Olio champions the much maligned Lucrezia Borgia, a Renaissance woman whose name is synonymous with sin. From 2016. Show more
Alexander's difficulties with enemies are complicated by his children's marital problems. As the French prepare to invade, his Papacy is in the balance. Read by Robert Glenister. Show more
The discovery of an ID card leads DDI Cooper to Walter Frobisher, who is clearly hiding something. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A mixture of brilliant politicking and silver coins brings Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia the prize of the papacy. Read by Robert Glennister. Show more
Pope Alexander VI begins his reign with caution, impressing the Romans while keeping his mistress and his children in check as best he can. Read by Robert Glenister. Show more
Alexander plays out the diplomatic chess game of matchmaking his three eligible offspring while making his fourth, Cesare, into a cardinal. Read by Robert Glenister. Show more
The invading army arrives at the gates of Rome, aided by Lucrezia's traitorous husband. Story of the Italian Renaissance's most infamous family, read by Robert Glenister. Show more
Alexander and Cesare adopt a devious strategy against the French King and his vast army, in an attempt to avoid disaster. Read by Robert Glenister. Show more
Juan's arrogance causes mayhem, and Cesare tries to comfort his sister as her marriage is annulled. Story of Italian Renaissance's most infamous family, read by Robert Glenister. Show more
Now that the war is over, the Borgia family intrigues take centre stage, as the Pope recalls his children to Rome. Read by Robert Glenister. Show more
While Lucrezia's marriage is forced to end, the Duke of Gandia plays soldier, infuriating Cesare. Story of Italian Renaissance's most infamous family, read by Robert Glenister. Show more
DDI Cooper's suspicions about Walter Frobisher increase, as he pays him an unexpected visit. Show more
Lucrezia frets about the strategic alliance her father is making with her marriage, and Cesare is recalled to Rome. Read by Robert Glenister. Show more
Start the Week
Is Faster Better?
43 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Andrew Marr discusses the pace of life with Robert Colvile, Carl Honore, Sarah Dunant and Steve Jones. Show more