Arts series presented by Alan Yentob
Alan Yentob considers the influence of play with some leading British artists, including Tracey Emin, Grayson Perry, Marc Quinn, Gavin Turk and David Bailey.
DetailsArts documentary. Alan Yentob learns what links Radio 4 soap The Archers with Ben-Hur, one of the most epic Hollywood blockbusters of all time.
DetailsArts documentary. Bruce Springsteen describes his attempts to create a sequel to one of the most popular albums of all time.
DetailsAlan Yentob meets 92-year-old Diana Athill, whose memoirs, mainly written after the age at which most people retire, chart a life less ordinary.
DetailsNigel Kennedy now lives in Poland, where he fronts an all-Polish jazz band. Alan Yentob follows him as he explores the rich musical traditions of his adopted homeland.
DetailsThe story of the making of The Rolling Stones' acclaimed 1972 album Exile on Main Street. Facing huge unpaid tax bills, the band fled to a crazy and chaotic French Riviera life.
DetailsAlan Yentob examines the extraordinary story of one of Britain's most recognisable pop icons, Sir Tom Jones. In a frank and revealing interview, Sir Tom describes his rise to fame.
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