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1. MAKE! Craft Britain: Series 1, Episode 1
Novice crafters master the art of hooky rugmaking and traditional letterpress.
Secret Knowledge: The Private Life of a Dolls' House
Exploring the history of dolls' houses from early examples to modern incarnations.
2. Treasures of Ancient Greece: The Classical Revolution
Alastair unpicks the reasons behind the revolution that gave birth to classical Greek art.
6. imagine...: Winter 2017/18, Andrew Lloyd Webber: Memories
Alan Yentob talks to Andrew Lloyd Webber about his new autobiography.
Performance Live: Winged Bull in the Elephant Case
Dance choreographed by Wayne McGregor and others, from the National Gallery, London.
The Film Review: Tomb Raider, The Square, Mary Magdalene
Jason Solomons joins Jane Hill to talk about this week's cinema releases.
The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities
The story of Irish rock through the different musical traditions of Belfast and Dublin.
3. Civilisations: Series 1, Picturing Paradise
Simon Schama explores one of our deepest artistic urges - the depiction of nature.
Thomas Chatterton: The Myth of the Doomed Poet
Exploring the mythic afterlife of the 18th-century poet Thomas Chatterton.
Arena: Ken Dodd's Happiness
Profile of Ken Dodd, one of Britain's most enduring variety entertainers.
2. Civilisations: Series 1, How Do We Look?
Professor Mary Beard explores images of the human body in ancient art.
BOOKtalk: Nicholas Shakespeare
Mark D'Arcy talks to author Nicholas Shakespeare about his book on Churchill.
The Film Review: Gringo, You Were Never Really Here, Mom and Dad
Mark Kermode joins Ben Brown for a look at the latest cinema and DVD releases.
2. Tones, Drones and Arpeggios: The Magic of Minimalism: Series 1, New York
Charles Hazlewood meets the genre's superstars, Philip Glass and Steve Reich.
4. imagine...: Winter 2017/18, Philip Pullman: Angels and Daemons
Delve into the world of Philip Pullman and explore the author's own dark materials.
Promises & Lies: The Story of UB40
UB40 recount their phenomenal rise to fame, featuring newly filmed interviews.
The Film Review: Red Sparrow, A Fantastic Woman, Game Night
Mark Kermode and Jane Hill review Red Sparrow, A Fantastic Woman and Game Night.
1. Tones, Drones and Arpeggios: The Magic of Minimalism: Series 1, California
Charles Hazlewood explores the work of composers La Monte Young and Terry Riley.
1. Civilisations: Series 1, Second Moment of Creation
A look at the formative role art and imagination have played in the forging of humanity.
Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance
In-depth profile of the chameleon-like singer-songwriter Elvis Costello.
BOOKtalk: Professor Joyce Marie Mushaben
Mark D'Arcy in discussion with Professor Joyce Marie Mushaben about Madam Chancellor.
Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
The story of the international musical collective created by legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
The Genius of Bert Jansch: Folk, Blues and Beyond
Interviews, archive footage and performances celebrating the songs of Bert Jansch.
The Film Review: Finding Your Feet, I, Tonya, Dark River
Mark Kermode gives his take on the best and worst of the week's film and DVD releases.
The Old Grey Whistle Test Story
Profile of the BBC's first flagship live music programme, The Old Grey Whistle Test.
Harry Potter: A History of Magic
JK Rowling reveals the real-life counterparts to her fantastical world.
BOOKtalk: Jane Robinson
Mark D'Arcy in discussion with Jane Robinson about her latest book.
Akala's Odyssey
Writer and hip-hop artist Akala explores the world of Homer and the Odyssey.
2. imagine...: Winter 2017/18, Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
Alan Yentob and Mel Brooks embark on an unpredictable journey through the city of stars.
The Film Review: Lady Bird, The Mercy, The Shape of Water
Jason Solomons and Jane Hill review the week's film and DVD releases.
Robert Rauschenberg - Pop Art Pioneer
Alastair Sooke celebrates the protean genius of artist Robert Rauschenberg.
Charles I's Treasures Reunited
Charles I's incredible art collection is reunited for the first time since his execution.
The Film Review: Black Panther, Pad Man, Fifty Shades Freed
Mark Kermode joins Jane Hill to talk about Black Panther, Pad Man and Fifty Shades Freed.
6. A Stitch in Time: Series 1, Marie Antoinette
Amber Butchart looks at the fashion sense of Marie Antoinette.
Secret Knowledge: Wondrous Obsessions: The Cabinet of Curiosities
The story behind a collecting craze that began in Renaissance Europe.
4. Art, Passion & Power: The Story of the Royal Collection: Series 1, Modern Times
How art was used to steady the ship of British monarchy through an uncertain age.