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Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

When Charles I was executed, Parliament sold off his art collection. Now, for the first time in 370 years, a huge number of artworks owned by Charles are reunited for an exhibition. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Brenda Emmanus
Executive Producer:
Chris Granlund

The Culture Show

2011/2012

Episode 28: Royal Academy Summer Exhibition: A Culture Show Special

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Alastair Sooke goes behind-the-scenes of the Royal Academy's 244th Summer Exhibition, the biggest open-submission contemporary art show in the world. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Jacques Peretti learns how we went from clocking on and off to checking our work email at all hours. How did work go from being what we do to who we are? Show more

A House Through Time

Series 3

Episode 2

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for 8 months

David Olusoga traces the house’s fortunes from the late 18th to the mid-19th century, discovering tales of scandal, domestic violence and the asylum. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
David Olusoga
Series Producer:
Mary Crisp
Production Manager:
Zarina Dick
Composer:
Paul Honey
Executive Producer:
Maxine Watson
Production Company:
Twenty Twenty TV

A House Through Time

Series 3

Episode 4

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for 8 months

David investigates the house’s history from World War II to the present, discovering tales of mystery and crime, before seeing the house renewed in the 21st century. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
David Olusoga
Series Producer:
Mary Crisp
Production Manager:
Zarina Dick
Composer:
Paul Honey
Executive Producer:
Maxine Watson
Production Company:
Twenty Twenty TV
Editor:
Mike Duly

The Culture Show

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition: A Culture Show Special

Duration: 29 minutes

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

In this Culture Show special on the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition, art critic Alastair Sooke asks what makes someone an artist and why do they do it? Show more

Artsnight

Lynn Barber: The Battle To Stay Happy

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS EuropeLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Asia Pacific

Lynn Barber meets two American comedians who have both found success in the UK - Rob Delaney and Ruby Wax. They both discuss being open about the demons in their personal lives. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Lynn Barber
Interviewed Guest:
Rob Delaney
Interviewed Guest:
Ruby Wax
Editor:
Janet Lee
Series Producer:
John Mullen

Series

Artsnight

Duration: 59 minutes

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

To mark the opening of the revamped Tate Modern, a look behind the scenes to reveal new director Frances Morris's drive to make it a museum for the 21st century. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Andrew Marr
Presenter:
Brenda Emmanus
Producer:
Kate Misrahi
Executive Producer:
Tanya Hudson

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS EuropeLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Asia Pacific

To mark the opening of the revamped Tate Modern art gallery in London, a look behind the scenes to reveal director Frances Morris' drive to make it a museum for the 21st century. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Andrew Marr
Presenter:
Brenda Emmanus
Producer:
Kate Misrahi
Executive Producer:
Tanya Hudson

Artsnight

Edmund de Waal: Memory and Art

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Artist Edmund de Waal looks at the theme of memory and art. He profiles the Aurora Orchestra, who perform classical works from memory. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Edmund de Waal
Series Producer:
John Mullen
Editor:
Janet Lee

Series

Artsnight

Artsnight

Low Culture

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Middle EastLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS North America

Fleet Street legend Lynn Barber presents the third episode of this new arts series on BBC World News. Lynn looks at some of the most exciting developments in popular culture in 201 Show more

Contributors

Series Editor:
Janet Lee
Presenter:
Lynn Barber
Participant:
Mark Ronson
Participant:
Jon Ronson

Series

Artsnight

Artsnight

Series 2

Episode 25: Lynn Barber

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Magazine arts show. Lynn Barber talks to comedians Rob Delaney and Ruby Wax about the mental health challenges they have both faced in their personal lives. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Lynn Barber
Interviewed Guest:
Rob Delaney
Interviewed Guest:
Ruby Wax
Editor:
Janet Lee
Series Producer:
John Mullen

Artsnight

Series 2

Episode 14: Lynn Barber

Duration: 35 minutes

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

Magazine arts show. Lynn Barber considers the idea of taking risks in art. Lynn meets political artist Peter Kennard and daring performance artist Marina Abramovic. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Lynn Barber
Series Producer:
John Mullen
Executive Producer:
Janet Lee

Artsnight

Series 2

Episode 18: Edmund de Waal

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Magazine arts show. Artist Edmund de Waal looks at the theme of memory and art. He profiles the Aurora Orchestra, who perform classical works from memory. Show more

Artsnight

Series 1

Episode 2: Lynn Barber

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Magazine arts show. Sunday Times journalist Lynn Barber takes over editorial control to curate the second episode of this arts series. With Mark Ronson and Jon Ronson. Show more

Contributors

Series Editor:
Janet Lee
Presenter:
Lynn Barber
Participant:
Mark Ronson
Participant:
Jon Ronson

Majesty and Mortar: Britain's Great Palaces

Episode 2: Inventing a National Style

Duration: 1 hour

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

Dan Cruickshank charts the arrival of a new style of palace, as British monarchs demanded that architecture proclaim their right to rule. Show more

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Available for 10 months

Lucy Worsley reveals the surprising stories behind our favourite Christmas carols. From pagan rituals to religious conflicts, French dances and the First World War, carols reflect our history. Show more

Who Do You Think You Are?

Series 19

Matt Lucas

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC History Channel

Available for 9 months

Matt Lucas learns what his late grandmother went through as a Jew in Nazi Germany in the 1930s, and what happened to the family she left behind. He also uncovers a connection to Anne Frank. Show more

A House Through Time

Series 4

Episode 3

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC History Channel

Available for years

David follows the trails of a traumatised soldier on the run, a family man at breaking point and one resident who developed an interest in the paranormal. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
David Olusoga
Composer:
Paul Honey
Editor:
Mike Duly
Production Manager:
Zarina Dick
Series Producer:
Caroline Miller
Series Producer:
Rachel Ozers
Executive Producer:
Mary Crisp
Production Company:
Twenty Twenty TV