Artsnight

E1. Poets at the BBC

Oct 1, 2016 · 30m

A look through the BBC archives to show how bards turned into broadcasters, featuring some of the most beloved poets Britain has produced.

E2. Michael Palin Meets Jan Morris

Oct 8, 2016 · 30m

Michael Palin travels to north Wales to interview legendary travel writer Jan Morris.

E3. When Julie Walters Met Willy Russell

Oct 15, 2016 · 30m

Julie Walters, one of Britain's most popular actresses, meets Willy Russell, to find out how a 15-year-old dropout from a working-class suburb of Liverpool became one of the most successful playwrights in the history of modern British theatre.

E4. The Man Booker Prize 2016

Oct 22, 2016 · 30m

David Baddiel introduces the six novels on the 2016 Man Booker Prize shortlist.

E5. 2016 The Year of King Lear

Oct 29, 2016 · 30m

A look at why Lear resonates so deeply with contemporary audiences.