Long-running arts documentary strand.
Profile of the sculptor Antony Gormley, known for his monumental public sculpture The Angel of the North, as he prepares to unveil an even bigger work called Quantum Cloud.
DetailsArchive rockumentary shot in 1974, following Bowie in Hollywood as he prepares to discard his Ziggy Stardust persona and assume a new, more enigmatic role.
DetailsDavid Hockney reveals evidence that cameras have been a secret tool for artists since the 15th century, a discovery that solves century-old mysteries surrounding famous paintings.
DetailsProfile of the British-born actress who went on to become one of Hollywood's most enduring stars and whose love affair with Richard Burton captured the public's imagination.
DetailsProfile of photographer Eve Arnold, examining her life and work as well as the changing role of photography during her career. Arnold talks about some of her most famous subjects.
DetailsPortrait of Canadian singer, songwriter, poet and novelist Leonard Cohen, originally recorded in 1973. Featuring interviews, archive film and live performances from his world tour.
DetailsA celebration of Douglas Adams, the man behind The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy. With contributions from Stephen Fry, Terry Jones, Clive Anderson and Griff Rhys Jones.
DetailsWriter Michael Bracewell presents an unusual and provocative look at the life and legacy of Oscar Wilde. With contributions from Stephen Fry, Neil Tennant and Tom Stoppard.
DetailsOscar Peterson and conductor Andre Previn look at some of the styles and personalities involved in the development of piano jazz.
DetailsDocumentary on the London jazz venue. In 1959, a young saxophonist opened a club where he and his friends could play. Now Ronnie Scott's is the heartbeat of British jazz.
DetailsThe arts documentary series looks at the life of Syd Barrett, the creative genius behind the early successes of pioneering rock band Pink Floyd.
DetailsA video diary focusing on the 13-year-old actor Jamie Bell's meteoric rise to fame after his success in the box-office smash Billy Elliot.
DetailsDocumentary which looks at the image of himself that Gauguin hoped to promote in his book Noa Noa, about his stay in Tahiti.
DetailsProfile of jazz legend, actor and ambassador Louis Armstrong. Tributes and anecdotes are given by the likes of Max Roach, George Melly, Dave Brubeck and Humphrey Lyttelton.
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