Arts Highlights of 2022

Contemporary artists encounter artworks from a period once known as the 'dark' ages.

A look at the origins of the Young British Artists in the art schools of the mid-80s.

How Warhol both glorified and critiqued American culture.

A cat and mouse hunt across Europe to find two stolen Turners on loan from London.

Lenny Henry and celebrities examine what it means to be both Caribbean and British today.

Mick Jagger talks openly about his 60 years as a musical visionary and cultural idol.

David Dimbleby looks at how the BBC has kept its independence when under pressure.

Simon Schama explores the artists who have fought for truth and democracy in his lifetime.

Artist Roxana Halls paints twin sisters who survived a crocodile attack in Mexico.

Mary Beard explores the ways artists have shown 'forbidden' aspects of the human body.

The RSC's production of one of Shakespeare's best-loved romantic comedies.

The eyewitnesses and participants in the BBC’s history recount its triumphs and disasters.

Lucy Worsley has exclusive access to Notre-Dame at a critical point of the restoration.

A performance marking the sixtieth anniversary of the consecration of Coventry Cathedral.

Can musicians form an orchestra in ten weeks in a fight for their cultural identity?

Comedian Joe Lycett follows hopeful artists submitting to the RA Summer Exhibition 2022.

Oscar Wilde is confined in Reading Gaol because of his love for a man.

Five outstanding young musicians compete for the title of BBC Young Musician of the Year.

The ten dancers compete for the coveted title at London’s iconic Roundhouse.

Five emerging stars of jazz compete for the title of BBC Young Jazz Musician 2022.