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Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

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

An intimate portrait of the working-class boy from Cumbria who crossed the class divide to become an establishment figure. With contributions from a wealth of well-known figures. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Anne Elletson
Executive Producer:
Stuart Prebble
Participant:
Melvyn Bragg
Participant:
Judi Dench
Participant:
Tony Blair
Participant:
Marie-Elsa Bragg
Participant:
John Humphreys
Participant:
Joan Bakewell
Participant:
Grayson Perry
Participant:
Chris Evans
Participant:
Howard Jacobson
Correspondent:
Neil Hannon
Participant:
Julian Fellowes
Participant:
John Birt
Participant:
Will Self
Participant:
Cate Haste
Participant:
Sol Campbell
Participant:
MR James
Participant:
Joan Martos
Participant:
Brian Campbell
Participant:
Brian Henderson
Participant:
William Ismay
Participant:
Humphrey Burton
Participant:
Tracey Emin
Participant:
Tom Morris
Participant:
Philippa Browning
Participant:
Justin Wark
Participant:
Steve Cowley

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Paul Smith; The Counsellor; Johnny Cash

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Arts news with John Wilson, including an interview with designer Paul Smith, on the eve of a major exhibition of his work and influences at the Design Museum, London. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
John Wilson
Interviewed Guest:
Paul Smith
Interviewed Guest:
Natalie Haynes
Interviewed Guest:
Lorne Campbell
Interviewed Guest:
Tom Morris
Interviewed Guest:
Robert Hilburn

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Sarah Waters; Racial Diversity in the Arts; Mike Scott of the Waterboys; Museums on Film

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Mike Scott of the Waterboys on their new album, author Sarah Waters on writing a ghost story for the stage, and two new documentaries go behind the scenes in world class museums. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
John Wilson
Interviewed Guest:
Sarah Waters
Interviewed Guest:
Mike Scott
Interviewed Guest:
Dawn Walton
Interviewed Guest:
Tom Morris
Interviewed Guest:
Sarah Crompton

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The Ones Below, Sonita, Tate funding, Comedy Playhouse, War Horse music

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

The Ones Below reviewed, Afghan rapper and activist Sonita speaks out, Tate funding post-BP analysed, Comedy Playhouse in context, and the music of War Horse, with Kirsty Lang. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Kirsty Lang
Interviewed Guest:
Kate Muir
Interviewed Guest:
Sonita Alizadeh
Interviewed Guest:
Rokhsareh Ghaem Maghami
Interviewed Guest:
Will Gompertz
Interviewed Guest:
Boyd Hilton
Interviewed Guest:
Tom Morris
Interviewed Guest:
John Tams
Performer:
Tim van Eyken
Producer:
Dixi Stewart

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Joyce DiDonato, European Capital of Culture, Puppets in theatre

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Soprano Joyce DiDonato and the people behind the puppets in The Grinning Man and Pinocchio. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Kirsty Lang
Interviewed Guest:
Joyce DiDonato
Interviewed Guest:
Toby Olie
Interviewed Guest:
Tom Morris
Interviewed Guest:
Sanne den Besten
Interviewed Guest:
Louis Maskell
Producer:
Hannah Robins