BBC - Programmes categorised as Factual: Arts, Culture & the Media

Front Row
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
BBC Radio 4
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Doctor Who Confidential
A look behind the scenes of the famous sci-fi show
BBC Three
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Word of Mouth
Series exploring the world of words and the ways in which we use them
BBC Radio 4
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The Cinema Show
Film magazine
BBC Four
Page to Performance
Tracing the histories of some of the most passionate pieces of music ever written
BBC Radio 4
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Feedback
Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations
BBC Radio 4
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Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends
Documentaries by writer and presenter Louis Theroux
BBC Two
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Britain in a Box
Series exploring the stories behind programmes which have become part of TV history
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Saturday Review
Sharp, critical discussion of the week's cultural events, with Tom Sutcliffe and guests
BBC Radio 4
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Loose Ends
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy
BBC Radio 4
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File on 4 Investigates
File on 4 Investigates: News-making original journalism.
BBC Radio 4
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EastEnders Revealed
What's the latest gossip from Walford? All the backstage drama around Albert Square.
BBC Three
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Comedy Connections
Series charting the history of the best of British comedy
BBC One
The BAFTA Film Awards
Coverage of the biggest and most glittering night in British cinema.
BBC One
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Desert Island Discs
Castaway guests share the soundtrack of their lives.
BBC Radio 4
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Open Book
Programme looking at new fiction and non-fiction books
BBC Radio 4
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Poetry Please
Selections of poetry on various themes, chosen by listeners
BBC Radio 4
Pick of the Week
A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
BBC Radio 4
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The Message
Discussion programme looking at how current media trends affect our lives
BBC Radio 4
Off the Page
Series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion.
BBC Radio 4
Midweek
Lively and diverse conversation with weekly guests
BBC Radio 4
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More or Less
Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life
BBC Radio 4
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The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice
Looking at the latest books, films, plays and exhibitions
BBC Radio 2
Between the Ears
Innovative and thought-provoking features on a wide variety of subjects
BBC Radio 3
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The Essay
Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.
BBC Radio 3
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The Big Welsh Challenge
Five celebrities face the challenge of learning Welsh in just twelve months
BBC One Wales
Absent Friends
An exploration of characters we know and love on TV or radio, but who rarely appear
BBC Radio 4
Desi DNA
Asian arts and lifestyle magazine
BBC Two
Desmond Carrington after Seven
Desmond Carrington looks at the careers of entertainers who created their own unique style
BBC Radio 2
I Love the 1990s
Series about 1990s pop culture.
BBC Two
The Write Stuff
The radio panel game of literary correctness
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Simon Mayo
News, sport and in-depth interviews, plus features on books, television and movies
BBC Radio 5 Live
Rock Family Trees
Series exploring the dramas that lie behind some of the best-known bands.
BBC Two
Jazz Library
Advice and guidance to those interested in building a library of jazz recordings
BBC Radio 3
Star Portraits with Rolf Harris
Rolf Harris invites three professional artists to paint a celebrity
BBC One
Tales from the National Library
Series celebrating the centenary of the National Library of Wales
BBC Two Wales
Nikki Bedi
Arts, culture and entertainment with Nikki Bedi plus drama Silver Street
BBC Asian Network
The Book Café
Join Clare English for a feast of books and all things literary
BBC Radio Scotland
First Editions
Unearthing the real people who were the original models for famous literary characters.
BBC Radio Scotland
Radio Wales Arts Show
Gary Raymond rounds up the best of the Welsh contemporary arts scene.
BBC Radio Wales
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BBC National Short Story Award
Stories shortlisted for the National Short Story Award
BBC Radio 4
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The Radio Café
Cultural news from home and abroad, covering film, fashion, books and theatre
BBC Radio Scotland
The Movie Café
All the the latest film and DVD news and interviews
BBC Radio Scotland
Aled Jones
Aled welcomes big names and inspiring guests to his show.
BBC Radio Wales
Saturday Magazine
John Toal looks at health, relationships, hobbies & family alongside great music & chat.
BBC Radio Ulster
The Janice Forsyth Show
Janice Forsyth tunes into what is happening in arts, culture and music across Scotland.
BBC Radio Scotland
Sunday Sequence
Audrey Carville and guests debate the week's religious and ethical news.
BBC Radio Ulster
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The Arts Show
Marie-Louise Muir covers film, television, music, books and the visual arts.
BBC Radio Ulster
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A Kist o Wurds
A Kist o Wurds is our weekly Ulster-Scots magazine show.
BBC Radio Ulster
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