Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons Side by Side

An extended half hour interview with Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons as they walk around the latest Koon’s exhibition. For … More

Art of Scandinavia

In the final installment of Andrew Graham-Dixon’s journey through Scandinavian art, we arrive in Sweden— home of IKEA and a tradition of brilliant furniture design stretching back to the early years of the 20th century.

The Real Boyhood

A short video inspired by the film “Boyhood” and its trailer. A way to introduce myself, my family, my friends, my passions, my life.

They Will Have To Kill Us First

Islamic extremists have banned music in Mali, but its world famous musicians wont give up without a fight. They Will Have To Kill Us First tells the story of Malis musicians, as they fight for their right to sing.

When Lucy Met Roy: Sir Roy Strong at 80

Sir Roy Strong is the man who made museums fashionable. In his own words, “a young man from nowhere, who went somewhere!”

Dan Cruickshank’s Warsaw: Resurrecting the Past

Dan Cruickshank returns to his childhood home of Warsaw for the first time in almost 60 years. In a personal and moving film, he recalls his boyhood memories to explore the memories of the city and the memories of its people

Britain’s Great War

Jeremy Paxman traces the story of the dramatic early stages of the war, from stunned disbelief to the mass recruitment of volunteer soldiers.

The Art of Gothic

Andrew Graham-Dixon explores how a group of 19th-century architects and artists spurned the modern age and turned to Britain’s medieval past to create iconic works and buildings.

The People’s Portrait

Fiona Bruce follows Falklands War hero Simon Weston over three months, as he becomes the first person chosen by the public to be painted for the National Portrait Gallery.

Alan Bennett at 80: Bennett Meets Hytner

Sir Nicholas Hytner interviews living legend and playwright Alan Bennett on the eve of his 80th birthday. Ranging across 40 … More

Britain And the Sea

EPISODE 1: ADEVENTURE AND EXPLORATION David Dimbleby sails the south west coast of England – along the coast of Devon … More

The Manor reborn

The Manor REBORN” (2012) THE MANOR REBORN (Factual/Obs – BBC 1)

Shakespeare in Italy

Shakespeare was in love with Italy. Following the trail of his imagination, Francesco da Mosto hosts this beautiful travelogue exploring … More

Empire

A 2012 BBC and Open University co-production, written and presented by Jeremy Paxman, charting the rise of the British Empire from … More

The 7 Ages of Britain

Written and hosted by British journalist David Dimbleby, “Seven Ages of Britain” traces 2,000 years of the country’s history through … More

Victoria: A Royal Love Story

Fiona Bruce traces the story of one of history’s great royal love affairs: the love between Queen Victoria and Prince … More

The Normans

Conquest. Professor Robert Bartlett explores the impact of the Norman conquest of Britain and Ireland. Bartlett shows how William the … More

The Victorians

Jeremy Paxman continues his exploration of the Victorian world by entering the typical Victorian home, a haven of order, respectability … More

ADVENTURES IN ARCHITECTURE

Beauty Historian and writer Dan Cruickshank celebrates architecture as a creative force as he explores the world’s greatest cities, buildings … More

Francesco’s Mediterranean Voyage (12 x 30”)

The series follows Venetian architect Francesco da Mosto as he follows the historical trading route from Venice through the Adriatic Sea, Corinth Canal, Aegean Sea and the Dardanelles to Istanbul.