Andrew Marr discusses power and the people with historian Sir David Cannadine, biographer Hilary Spurling, political analyst Jane Green and commentator Phillip Blond. Show more

An extensive and affectionate exploration of the life of Anthony Powell, author of the cycle of novels A Dance to the Music of Time, an undisputed classic of English literature. Show more

Dealing with the tricky temperament of his new employer is only half of the job at Duckworth's. Away from the office, an affair opens doors for the lonely Powell. Show more

Newly married, Powell has returned from an unsuccessful sojourn as a scriptwriter for Warner Bros and, with no inspiration for a fifth novel forthcoming, depression looms. Show more

War has distracted Powell from his career as a writer and, though depression looms constantly, his life at this time will provide inspiration for the great works to come. Show more

At his new home, Powell finds creative expression - not just in The Dance, but also in the hard physical graft of landscaping the estate and in other artistic endeavours. Show more

Arts news. Biographer Hilary Spurling and curator Nicholas Cullinan discuss Henri Matisse's Cut-Outs; review of Locke starring Tom Hardy; Val McDermid on updating Jane Austen. Show more

Alastair Sooke presents a moving and intimate portrait of Henri Matisse, one of the 20th century's most celebrated artists, who famously moved from paint to collage late in life. Show more

Alastair Sooke presents a moving and intimate portrait of Henri Matisse, one of the 20th century's most celebrated artists, who famously moved from paint to collage late in life. Show more

John Wilson with guests including Benedict Cumberbatch, Emma Thompson, Sam Smith and Dolly Parton. Show more