Arts & History

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

An in-depth profile of Hans Zimmer, one of the world's most sought-after film composers.

Konnie Huq celebrates kids’ TV and shows how it has been a force for social change.

Film exploring the life of the legendary designer Virgil Abloh.

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

Exploring the hidden personal story of TS Eliot's The Waste Land.

Sara is joined by Richard Osman, Deborah Frances-White, David Morrissey and Vick Hope.

Could a wall painting in a Surrey cottage be the work of British modernist Ben Nicholson?

How the trial of one ‘witch’ sparked Britain’s witch hunt craze.

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

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

Clive Myrie uncovers the hidden stories of Britain’s national treasures.

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

The beloved illustrator and famous fans on Roald Dahl and other artistic adventures.

Mary Beard explores how millenia of stereotyping women have shaped our thinking.

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

How Warhol both glorified and critiqued American culture.

David Dibosa explores the BBC archives to create a television history of Salvador Dali.

Alan Yentob meets virtuoso multi-instrumentalist, singer and arranger Jacob Collier.

Technical problems frustrate Bendor and Emma’s investigation of a 300-year-old portrait.

David Baddiel explores the toxic world of social media anger, hate and outrage.

Following seven leading artists as they paint seven survivors of the Holocaust.

An extraordinary Roman mosaic is unearthed in a farmer’s field in Rutland.

The story of a Midlands housewife and her 30-year battle to save Britain’s morals.