Art of the Western World

The Art of Gothic: Britain's Midnight Hour

2026

Andrew Graham-Dixon explores how a group of 19th-century architects and artists spurned the modern age and turned to Britain's medieval past to create iconic works and buildings.

Art That Made Us

2026

An alternative history of the British Isles, told through art. Looking at 1,500 years and eight dramatic turning points, acclaimed artists and thinkers encounter key historic art works from across the UK that have shaped the history of the British Isles and inspired their own work.

Kunst in der Wüste

2026

How Art Made The World

2026

Nigel Spivey reveals how the images which surround us today come from the ancient world. It's an epic journey spanning five continents and a hundred thousand years of history.

Africa Rising with Afua Hirsch

2026

Africa on its own terms and in full voice - across Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa. Uncovering the energy and ambition of creatives reinventing African music, fashion and film.

Faire oeuvre utile

2026

Les maîtres de la peinture moderne

2026

Inspiração Fora da Curva

2026

Moderní čeští malíři ve vzpomínkách prof. F. Dvořáka

2026

Inside Art

2026

Inside Art' celebrates the UK arts scene, talks to curator, artists and art lovers, and explores the stories behind the artwork. Presenter Kate Bryan conducts the viewer through new and unusual art exhibitions across the United Kingdom.

À bout portant

2026

Meet the Makers

2026

Meet The Makers brings us across the globe as we meet artisans of some age-old crafts. In a time where consumerism fuels the machines of mass production and instant gratification, watch as these men and women devote their lives to preserve the artistry of their trade with their handiwork. Be captivated by these masters at work—from a swordsmith to an ink maker—as they continually hone their skills in the pursuit of perfection.

Les Musiciens de la pellicule

2026

Art Traffickers: Treasures Stolen from the Tombs

2026

Through a combination of interviews and studio reconstructions, recount the gripping stories behind those who have excavated and stolen masterpieces.

The Western Tradition

2026

Covering the ancient world through the age of technology, this illustrated lecture by Eugen Weber presents a tapestry of political and social events woven with many strands — religion, industry, agriculture, demography, government, economics, and art. A visual feast of over 2,700 images from the Metropolitan Museum of Art portrays key events that shaped the development of Western thought, culture, and tradition.