Artworks Episodes Available now
Iris Barry, First Lady of Film
Delve into the world of Iris Barry – pioneering film critic, curator and preservationist.
Love’s Moment: RS Thomas and Mildred Eldridge
Gwyneth Lewis explores the unusual marriage of poet RS Thomas and artist Mildred Eldridge.
Finding Elgar
Adrian Chiles uncovers the fun, fraught and frankly surprising early life of Edward Elgar.
5. Interzone—What Happened to Counter-Culture?
Stewart Lee explores the story and ideas of counter-culture and its importance today.
New Songs of Innocence
School-age readers grapple with William Blake's Songs of Innocence.
4. Culture Clash—What Happened to Counter-Culture?
Stewart Lee explores the story and ideas of counter-culture and its importance today.
4. The Need for Speed—Hollywood and The Adland Five
4/4 Christopher Nolan and Christopher Frayling conclude their look at a bold era in UK cinema.
3. A New Brand of Moviemaking—Hollywood and The Adland Five
3/4 Christopher Nolan and Christopher Frayling discuss music, market research and Flashdance.
The Farmer's Guide to Animal Farm
Why George Orwell's political satire also reveals his commitment to agricultural debates.
2. The British are Coming!—Hollywood and The Adland Five
2/4 Christopher Nolan and Christopher Frayling continue their new story of British cinema.