Lawrence Pollard presents from the Port Eliot Festival in Cornwall, which features an unusual mix of literature, music and summer entertainment. Show more
Secret Knowledge
In Search of Rory McEwen
29 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Jools Holland tells the story of his father-in-law Rory McEwen - aristocrat, artist, folk singer and pioneering TV presenter, and the man who brought the blues to Britain. Show more
The Culture Show
Stephen Poliakoff: A Culture Show Special
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland
In a wide-ranging and frank interview, Stephen Poliakoff talks to Mark Kermode about the themes he explores in his works and how he has maintained his status as an auteur. Show more
Tim Marlow presents from Albert Square in the final week, and looks at the collaboration between Elbow and the Halle. Tom Dyckhoff reviews Zaha Hadid's new chamber music hall. Show more
Special marking the 50th anniversary of Motown Records. Actor and fan Martin Freeman meets the men and women who played a part in Motown's success. Show more
Lawrence Pollard presents a packed show from Nottingham. Tom Dyckhoff explores the new Nottingham Contemporary gallery, while James Ellroy talks to Miranda Sawyer. Show more
Miranda Sawyer presents from the Manchester International Festival. Art critic Alastair Sooke puts himself through a live art experience curated by artist Marina Abramovic. Show more
Lauren Laverne presents highlights from the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe. Miranda Sawyer meets Tracey Emin, while Tim Samuels tours the city's venues. Show more
Lauren Laverne presents highlights from the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe. Miranda Sawyer meets Tracey Emin, while Tim Samuels tours the city's venues. Show more
From beautiful ballet to high-energy vogueing, dancers take us on a day in the life of Liverpool through exhilarating dance. Show more
Comedian Jenny Eclair meets crafters using their skills to make the world a better place, one stitch at a time. Show more
Special edition on the life and work of Pablo Picasso. Andrew Graham-Dixon is in Paris, where Picasso spent much of his life. Show more
As the Oscars approach, the Culture Show brings an alternative: the Kermode Awards. With no tearful winners or embarrassing speeches, the Kermodes are the antidote to the Oscars. Show more
As the Oscars approach, the Culture Show brings an alternative: the Kermode Awards. With no tearful winners or embarrassing speeches, the Kermodes are the antidote to the Oscars. Show more
Lauren Laverne presents from the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Arts in Gateshead. Alastair Sooke meets Yoko Ono, and Roberto Saviano examines media portrayals of the mafia. Show more
Lauren Laverne presents from the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Arts in Gateshead. Alastair Sooke meets Yoko Ono and Roberto Saviano examines media portrayals of the mafia. Show more
A programme about the life and work of Picasso, from the National Gallery in London. Music comes from Swedish indie band Peter, Bjorn and John. Show more
The show comes from the Whitechapel Art Gallery in east London, which is due to re-open after a 13-million-pound restoration. Plus, an interview with singer-songwriter Will Oldham. Show more
The show comes from the Whitechapel Art Gallery in east London, which is due to re-open after a 13-million-pound restoration. Plus, an interview with singer-songwriter Will Oldham. Show more
Andrew Graham-Dixon presents from the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology in Oxford, which is about to re-open after a multi-million pound makeover. Show more