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In My Own WordsEpisodes

    Frederick ForsythSeries 2

    Legendary British thriller writer Frederick Forsyth tells his extraordinary life story.

    Tom JonesSeries 2

    Sir Tom Jones reflects on his extraordinary life and stellar career in song.

    Cornelia ParkerSeries 2

    An interview with contemporary artist Cornelia Parker as she works on a new exhibition.

    Val McDermidSeries 2

    'Queen of Crime' Val McDermid reveals the real-life trauma that made her become an author.

    Yinka ShonibareSeries 2

    An intimate insight into the life and work of British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare.

    Jilly CooperSeries 1

    Best-selling novelist Dame Jilly Cooper candidly reflects on her life and work.

    Jackie KaySeries 1

    One of our most loved poets on creating powerful, emotive work from her life’s journey.

    Hanif KureishiSeries 1

    Hanif Kureishi explores his life and career using personal archive footage and his films.

    Alison LapperSeries 1

    Alison Lapper explores her life through art and archive.

    Billy ConnollySeries 1

    An astonishingly intimate self-portrait of stand-up pioneer Sir Billy Connolly.