Artsnight - Season 4 (5)

Oct 1, 2016

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

Episode 2 - Michael Palin Meets Jan Morris

Oct 8, 2016

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

Episode 3 - When Julie Walters Met Willy Russell

Oct 15, 2016

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.

Episode 4 - The Man Booker Prize 2016

Oct 22, 2016

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

Episode 5 - 2016 The Year of King Lear

Oct 29, 2016

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