Arts

Celebrating the joy of making. Joe meets artists hoping to grace the Royal Academy walls

The sculptors of our landscape. A poetic, eye-opening journey spanning six continents

Stars are born in Edinburgh. The story of the festival, told by those who made it big

Inspiring stories, talented artists. Stuart Pearson Wright paints a fundraiser's portrait

A joyous celebration of British-Caribbean life, with stories from a host of famous faces

Yung Wang plays Liszt, and Oslo Philharmonic perform tone poems by Sibelius and Strauss

The best of the fest - comedy, chat and plenty of surprises from this year’s Fringe

His legacy lives on – new interpretations by those he inspired featuring Skip Marley

Tregaron welcomes the world! The celebration of art and music makes a welcome return

An epic story of creativity. How pivotal works of art from the past have shaped Britain

Telling timeless stories – how the beloved author made the ordinary extraordinary

The 80s bonkbuster queen who enthralled millions with her one-woman literary empire

Artist, illustrator, author. An epic career as told in his own words and pictures

A pioneering artist and cultural icon - and his love letter to 20th Century America

Van Gogh - Life and Art. Kate Bryan examines the embodiment of the tortured artist

A maverick and force of nature — life of an iconic artist and Edinburgh Festival pioneer

Pushing the possibilities of painting. Rare, revealing interview with a visionary artist

Turner - Light and Landscape. What makes JMW Turner such a beloved name in British art?

Monet - The French Revolutionary. Exploring the history of the father of impressionism

The Great Salvador Dali. An archive exhibit on the surrealist artist and provocateur

Celebrating the joy of making. Joe meets artists hoping to grace the Royal Academy walls

The Vasulka Effect. Life and work of the pioneers of video art, adventure and freedom

B. Catling: Where Does It All Come From? An eye-popping insight into the maverick artist

Waldemar Januszczak delves into the back stories of Pissarro, Monet, Renoir and Bazille.

First Night. The summer of music starts with a bang with Verdi’s monumental Requiem

British Classics with John Wilson. Much-loved classics and a dazzling new Flute Concerto

Radio 1 Relax with Kojey Radical and Friends. A chilled-out, genre-defying evening

A Royal Music Celebration. Regal show with Barry Wordsworth and the BBC Concert Orchestra

Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra. A poignant, powerful Prom from the newly-formed orchestra

Vaughan Williams’s Sea Symphony. Andrew Manze leads the BBC National Orchestra of Wales

Sir Mark Elder and the Hallé play Puccini. Magic and mischief in a feast for the senses

Gaming Music at the Proms. From 8-bit to infinity, a sonic journey through gaming history

The Magic of Mozart. The Mahler Chamber Orchestra perform two classic concertos

Yung Wang plays Liszt, and Oslo Philharmonic perform tone poems by Sibelius and Strauss

Telling timeless stories – how the beloved author made the ordinary extraordinary

Turning over a new leaf. Sara is joined by Richard Osman, David Morrissey and Vick Hope

A captivating portrait of the work, lives and personal journeys of two literary icons

The 80s bonkbuster queen who enthralled millions with her one-woman literary empire

The astonishing life of Britain's greatest poet of the 18th century - Alexander Pope

Bernardine Evaristo: Never Give Up. The remarkable life of the trailblazing author

Marian Keyes: My (not so) Perfect Life. The best-selling author on life, love and stories

A revealing profile of the Nobel Prize-winning novelist Kazuo Ishiguro.

Agatha Christie - Unfinished Portrait. A vintage documentary on the cult of Christie

Docudrama about the life of author John Buchan, best known for his novel The 39 Steps.

Author Patricia Cornwell is convinced she knows Jack the Ripper's true identity. (2002)

Drama-documentary about the Swallows and Amazons author's secret life. (2005)

It’s De-Lovely! The acclaimed stage production starring Sutton Foster and Robert Lindsay

Old meets new at Coventry Cathedral – a unique performance reflecting the city’s history

Women’s Words and Voices. Contemporary classical music created by female composers

Luciano Pavarotti‘s 1991 anniversary concert in Hyde Park, celebrating 30 years in opera.

A song and dance spectacular as Michael and friends welcome back live music with a bang

Poverty and passion collide in a spectacular performance of Puccini’s masterpiece

First Night. The summer of music starts with a bang with Verdi’s monumental Requiem

British Classics with John Wilson. Much-loved classics and a dazzling new Flute Concerto

The sunny, funny favourite in a sparkling staging by Scottish Opera, packed with classics

All all-star concert with Gregory Porter, Paloma Faith and a century of jazz classics

Mary Marquis introduces Dame Janet Baker in concert at the Queen's Hall, Edinburgh.

Stunning showcases of exceptional new musical talent, as nurtured by BBC Radio 3

Miriam Margolyes: Up for Grabs. Always candid, Miriam talks frankly on fame and fears

Bernardine Evaristo: Never Give Up. The remarkable life of the trailblazing author

Labi Siffre: This Is My Song. The life and career of the enigmatic singer-songwriter

Marian Keyes: My (not so) Perfect Life. The best-selling author on life, love and stories

Jacob Collier: In the Room Where It Happens. The multi-award-winning musical maestro

A revealing profile of the Nobel Prize-winning novelist Kazuo Ishiguro.

Wayne McGregor: Dancing on the Edge. Celebrating a groundbreaking dance pioneer

Tom Stoppard: A Charmed Life. The acclaimed playwright faces up to the pain in his past

His journey from working-class Dudley to one of our most celebrated black performers.

The story of a nanny who died in 2009 leaving a secret hoard of stunning photographs.

Renowned American playwright Arthur Miller discusses his life and work with Alan Yentob.

A revealing insight into the life of the Hollywood icon.

From friendship to freedom, Janina Ramirez presents short films from female storytellers

Tom Cruise on Top Gun's Maverick, the role that made him a superstar.

British film’s big night as Rebel Wilson celebrates an amazing year on the big screen

When art met activitism – a host of stars on the quest for inclusion on and off screen.

A look at one of Hollywood's greatest feuds - Bette Davis and Joan Crawford's rivalry.

A classic documentary from 1983 with the movie icon reflecting on a life on screen

An everyday goddess in her own words. Jane Russell on life and a career as a screen siren

Clive James explores how to succeed in Los Angeles.

The woman in red: a traffic-stopping fixture of film culture since the dawn of cinema.

The iconic director talks about new film Last Night In Soho and looks back on his career.

Join Celia Imrie for a look through the BBC archives at enduring family favourites.

Radio 1 film critic Ali Plumb dives into his interview archive.