TV Guide
30th January 2012
Les paladins, Rameau’s last completed stage work, may have been written when he was in his mid-70s, but it is an exuberant, youthful comedy that gleefully experiments with the traditions of serious opera, ballet and popular comedy.
Lucy is a textile artist who blends traditional indigenous stories with contemporary. A Sydney artist-in-residence in Marrickville’s Addison Rd. complex, Lucy works with traditional screen-printing techniques.
Every four years the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition brings together the best young piano trios and string quartets for a world-class musical contest. In this innovative series, the participants are let loose to perform at Melbourne’s most iconic locations including Federation Square, The Myer Mural Hall and Collins Street Baptist Church. Filmed in July 2011, the series offers a rare chance to discover the talents of the next generation of chamber music stars. All participants are under the age of 35 and drawn from the UK, France, Hungary, USA, Australia and some of Europe’s most prestigious music academies.
Inspired by the bible, the Paris Opera Ballet perform this new work by choreographer Angelin Preljocai.
An inept World War II Navy commander falls victim to a mutiny. When his offending crew members are court martialled, they are forced to endure a bitter trial that exposes the real culprit.
It’s all about the A-list as this series profiles the biggest stars in Hollywood. This episode charts Michael Caine’s four incredible decades on film.
Conversations with Australian artists. How does a great idea move from a concept to a full-blown Sydney Festival production? Artistic Director Lindy Hume chats with some of Australia’s most innovative creators at this year’s Festival.
Celtic performer Gregory Moore performs his first headlining show to a sell-out crowd live in Brisbane. Be captivated as Moore takes you on a journey of theatrical show-stoppers, Celtic music and romantic songs that will melt your heart.
The Irish singing phenomenon Celtic Thunder takes to the stage to celebrate the greatest songs of their homeland. Filmed in New York, this is a wildly entertaining live performance capturing beautiful renditions of Irish classics.
STVDIO brings you an exclusive look behind the scenes at the 2012 Sydney Festival. As theatre, music, performance and art erupt around the Harbour city, don’t miss your daily fix of Festival hype, artist interviews and pre-performance moments.
Defiantly lo-fi filmmaker Vincent Moon is globally renowned for his more than 200 influential Take Away Shows, glimpsing the lives and musical psyche of artists like Sufjan Stevens, The National and Grizzly Bear.
Recorded live in the summer of 2003, legendary vocalist Dionne Warwick delights the New York crowd at the Syracuse Jazz Festival with a selection of her favourite hits from her four-decade career, including ‘I’ll Never Fall in Love Again’.
Dutch master violinist, Andre Rieu, presents his classical favourites along with a few contemporary surprises in Celine Dion’s ‘My Heart Will Go On’ and French pop icon Edith Pilaf’s ‘Sous les ciel de Paris’.
This series scours the globe from Romania to Memphis to reveal the innate connections between culture and music, and how each fundamentally influences the other.
This series presents interviews with Hollywood insiders. This episode, an Saturday Night Live alumni and a former soap star are among the guests.
David is a multi-media artist who turned to digital music when he realised he wouldn’t be the next Beethoven. Murasaki Penguin is his cross-continental collaboration with Japanese Dancer Anna Kuroda.
This series presents the techniques of Hollywood’s best directors. This episode, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest director Milos Forman mixes comedy and drama.
As in so many other aspects of his output, Brahms was intensely self-critical about his violin sonatas. He composed his first as early as 1853, when he was just 20, which he probably played privately with his friends, and may well have written at least four more, all of which were destroyed. In 1879, he produced what we now know as No 1, the G major Sonata, Op 78.
A journey through time, culture and art, this series captures rarely seen treasures that represent the development of world culture and art from the Stone Age to the 20th century.
This insightful series profiles the most erratic, eccentric and utterly brilliant writers of the modern era. This episode, meet the master of spy fiction.
Sandi Toksvig hosts the light-hearted quiz in which two teams of celebrity book-lovers, captained by Tim Brooke-Taylor and Dave Gorman, test their knowledge of all things literary.
Hosted by funny-man Paul McDermott. This fun Australian series takes the best dancers from different genres of dance and throws them together in a unique and challenging competition.
This revealing series peeks inside the love lives of 20th century icons. This episode chronicles the great romance of millionaire playboy Howard Hughes and sultry sex symbol Ava Gardner.
Some people play the lottery, others dream of unearthing a valuable antique treasure at Saturday morning garage sales. Your odds of achieving the latter may improve drastically thanks to this series that asks expert antiques dealers to reveal their secrets of turning trash to treasure as they are challenged to put their money where their mouth is. Each episode, two expert antiques dealers are given a budget and challenged to find and purchase overlooked treasures at various flea markets. At the end of their shopping spree, their loot is sent to auction. The dealer who walks away with the most profit reigns supreme.
Take a look behind the scenes of Opera Australia’s production of The Merry Widow. An eye-catching new production that combines nineteenth-century glamour with twenty-first century artistry.
It’s all about the A-list as this series profiles the biggest stars in Hollywood. This episode charts Val Kilmer’s mixed career of box-office success and failure.
This series presents discussions with the UK’s most respected contemporary filmmakers. This episode, the Notting Hill director discusses unexpected success.
A young Daniel Radcliffe stars in the title role of this 1999 two-part retelling of Dickens’ classic tale. Bob Hoskins, Ian McKellen and Maggie Smith round out the all-star cast.
Ryan is a Brisbane based visual artist of dual European and Indigenous heritage. His prints and paintings focus on themes of cultural identity and question Australian social standards.
Artists from all over the world contribute their favorite love songs to this exciting event uniting classical, jazz, and world music. Featured are the Dee Dee Bridgewater Quartet, Mischa Maisk, Roby Lakatos, the King’s Singers, and Cristina Gallardo-Domas. Designed to break down genre barriers by bringing together a group of musicians from wildly differing backgrounds, SUMMER NIGHT OF MUSIC offers a chance to witness a unique concert recording. Among the artists taking part are Dee Dee Bridgewater, Mischa Misky, Roby Lakatos, The King’s Singers, and many others.
John La Bouchardiere adapted his acclaimed live production to film in this 2007 masterpiece. Based on Claudio Monteverdi’s fourth book of madrigals, it features the original cast.
This series scours the globe from Romania to Memphis to reveal the innate connections between culture and music, and how each fundamentally influences the other.
31st January 2012
This series presents interviews with Hollywood insiders. This episode, an Saturday Night Live alumni and a former soap star are among the guests.
David is a multi-media artist who turned to digital music when he realised he wouldn’t be the next Beethoven. Murasaki Penguin is his cross-continental collaboration with Japanese Dancer Anna Kuroda.
This series presents the techniques of Hollywood’s best directors. This episode, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest director Milos Forman mixes comedy and drama.
As in so many other aspects of his output, Brahms was intensely self-critical about his violin sonatas. He composed his first as early as 1853, when he was just 20, which he probably played privately with his friends, and may well have written at least four more, all of which were destroyed. In 1879, he produced what we now know as No 1, the G major Sonata, Op 78.
A journey through time, culture and art, this series captures rarely seen treasures that represent the development of world culture and art from the Stone Age to the 20th century.
This insightful series profiles the most erratic, eccentric and utterly brilliant writers of the modern era. This episode, meet the master of spy fiction.
Sandi Toksvig hosts the light-hearted quiz in which two teams of celebrity book-lovers, captained by Tim Brooke-Taylor and Dave Gorman, test their knowledge of all things literary.
Hosted by funny-man Paul McDermott. This fun Australian series takes the best dancers from different genres of dance and throws them together in a unique and challenging competition.
This revealing series peeks inside the love lives of 20th century icons. This episode chronicles the great romance of millionaire playboy Howard Hughes and sultry sex symbol Ava Gardner.
Some people play the lottery, others dream of unearthing a valuable antique treasure at Saturday morning garage sales. Your odds of achieving the latter may improve drastically thanks to this series that asks expert antiques dealers to reveal their secrets of turning trash to treasure as they are challenged to put their money where their mouth is. Each episode, two expert antiques dealers are given a budget and challenged to find and purchase overlooked treasures at various flea markets. At the end of their shopping spree, their loot is sent to auction. The dealer who walks away with the most profit reigns supreme.
Take a look behind the scenes of Opera Australia’s production of The Merry Widow. An eye-catching new production that combines nineteenth-century glamour with twenty-first century artistry.
It’s all about the A-list as this series profiles the biggest stars in Hollywood. This episode charts Val Kilmer’s mixed career of box-office success and failure.
This series presents discussions with the UK’s most respected contemporary filmmakers. This episode, the Notting Hill director discusses unexpected success.
A young Daniel Radcliffe stars in the title role of this 1999 two-part retelling of Dickens’ classic tale. Bob Hoskins, Ian McKellen and Maggie Smith round out the all-star cast.
Ryan is a Brisbane based visual artist of dual European and Indigenous heritage. His prints and paintings focus on themes of cultural identity and question Australian social standards.
Artists from all over the world contribute their favorite love songs to this exciting event uniting classical, jazz, and world music. Featured are the Dee Dee Bridgewater Quartet, Mischa Maisk, Roby Lakatos, the King’s Singers, and Cristina Gallardo-Domas. Designed to break down genre barriers by bringing together a group of musicians from wildly differing backgrounds, SUMMER NIGHT OF MUSIC offers a chance to witness a unique concert recording. Among the artists taking part are Dee Dee Bridgewater, Mischa Misky, Roby Lakatos, The King’s Singers, and many others.
John La Bouchardiere adapted his acclaimed live production to film in this 2007 masterpiece. Based on Claudio Monteverdi’s fourth book of madrigals, it features the original cast.
This series scours the globe from Romania to Memphis to reveal the innate connections between culture and music, and how each fundamentally influences the other.
The TGV can fairly claim to be the most technologically and aesthetically innovative design of the Seventies. It was the brainchild of two designers, Roger Tallon and Jack Cooper, recruited to help modernise Europe’s railways.
Illustrator and graphic designer Jessica Singh was born in Perth and later studied at Central Saint Martins in London. She creates images of feminie beauty and power and describes herself as a ‘layer-o-holic’.
The TGV can fairly claim to be the most technologically and aesthetically innovative design of the Seventies. It was the brainchild of two designers, Roger Tallon and Jack Cooper, recruited to help modernise Europe’s railways.
From the shadows of a region torn apart by prejudice rises this story about the power of music. As Arab and Jewish musicians play side by side in the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, a microcosm of their fractured societies is revealed.
A journey through time, culture and art, this series captures rarely seen treasures that represent the development of world culture and art from the Stone Age to the 20th century.
Retrace Andy Warhol’s 1982 trip to China through the eyes of American photographer and Warhol collaborator, Christopher Makos, during a five-day literal and metaphorical voyage.
Rock musician Rick Wakeman and impressionist Jan Ravens join team captains Chris Addison and Sue Perkins on the comedy quiz, hosted by Sandi Toksvig.
Hosted by funny-man Paul McDermott. This fun Australian series takes the best dancers from different genres of dance and throws them together in a unique and challenging competition.
This revealing series peeks inside the love lives of 20th century icons. This episode recalls the controversial but happy union of 54-year-old Charlie Chaplin and 18-year-old Oona.
Some people play the lottery, others dream of unearthing a valuable antique treasure at Saturday morning garage sales. Your odds of achieving the latter may improve drastically thanks to this series that asks expert antiques dealers to reveal their secrets of turning trash to treasure as they are challenged to put their money where their mouth is. Each episode, two expert antiques dealers are given a budget and challenged to find and purchase overlooked treasures at various flea markets. At the end of their shopping spree, their loot is sent to auction. The dealer who walks away with the most profit reigns supreme.
Stvdio meets the Legends of New Orleans at their recent Opera House season, as they perform the ultimate celebration of jazz, rhythm and blues.
It’s all about the A-list as this series profiles the biggest stars in Hollywood. This episode charts Kevin Costner’s fall from the top and recent rebirth.
Marvel at the expensive and frenzied world of high-end art auctions. In this episode, long lost items from the Duke of Devonshire’s attic are up for sale, while a film auction puts Darth Vader’s “Star Wars” costume up for grabs.
This compelling series deconstructs the cultural icons of consumerism. From the little black dress to the iPod, discover the historical and social secrets of the products we love.
From its sold-out premiere twenty-one years ago to the award-winning film adaptation, The Boys is a controversial Australian classic. Go behind the scenes as it’s reimagined by Griffin Theatre for Sydney Festival 2012, and meet director Sam Strong.
German-born choreographer Pina Bausch was a leading light of modern dance. Her melancholic 1978 work is based on the characters at her parent’s cafe as a child.
Canadian artists Janet Cardiff and George Bures have made waves with their sound-based art that envelops observers in an altered reality. This film offers new insight into their work.
Shot live at the Hollywood Palladium, the film captures all the excitement and electricity of a Pryor performance! Pryor recounts his trip to Africa, doing gigs in Mafia-owned clubs and countless other hysterical topics.
1st February 2012
The TGV can fairly claim to be the most technologically and aesthetically innovative design of the Seventies. It was the brainchild of two designers, Roger Tallon and Jack Cooper, recruited to help modernise Europe’s railways.
Illustrator and graphic designer Jessica Singh was born in Perth and later studied at Central Saint Martins in London. She creates images of feminie beauty and power and describes herself as a ‘layer-o-holic’.
The TGV can fairly claim to be the most technologically and aesthetically innovative design of the Seventies. It was the brainchild of two designers, Roger Tallon and Jack Cooper, recruited to help modernise Europe’s railways.
From the shadows of a region torn apart by prejudice rises this story about the power of music. As Arab and Jewish musicians play side by side in the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, a microcosm of their fractured societies is revealed.
A journey through time, culture and art, this series captures rarely seen treasures that represent the development of world culture and art from the Stone Age to the 20th century.
Retrace Andy Warhol’s 1982 trip to China through the eyes of American photographer and Warhol collaborator, Christopher Makos, during a five-day literal and metaphorical voyage.
Rock musician Rick Wakeman and impressionist Jan Ravens join team captains Chris Addison and Sue Perkins on the comedy quiz, hosted by Sandi Toksvig.
Hosted by funny-man Paul McDermott. This fun Australian series takes the best dancers from different genres of dance and throws them together in a unique and challenging competition.
This revealing series peeks inside the love lives of 20th century icons. This episode recalls the controversial but happy union of 54-year-old Charlie Chaplin and 18-year-old Oona.
Some people play the lottery, others dream of unearthing a valuable antique treasure at Saturday morning garage sales. Your odds of achieving the latter may improve drastically thanks to this series that asks expert antiques dealers to reveal their secret.
It’s all about the A-list as this series profiles the biggest stars in Hollywood. This episode charts Kevin Costner’s fall from the top and recent rebirth.
Marvel at the expensive and frenzied world of high-end art auctions. In this episode, long lost items from the Duke of Devonshire’s attic are up for sale, while a film auction puts Darth Vader’s ‘Star Wars’ costume up for grabs.
This compelling series deconstructs the cultural icons of consumerism. From the little black dress to the iPod, discover the historical and social secrets of the products we love.
German-born choreographer Pina Bausch was a leading light of modern dance. Her melancholic 1978 work is based on the characters at her parent’s cafe as a child.
Canadian artists Janet Cardiff and George Bures have made waves with their sound-based art that envelops observers in an altered reality. This film offers new insight into their work.
Shot live at the Hollywood Palladium, the film captures all the excitement and electricity of a Pryor performance! Pryor recounts his trip to Africa, doing gigs in Mafia-owned clubs and countless other hysterical topics.
Between 1914 and 1918, Kahn dispatched several photographers to the battlefields of Verdun, capturing the destruction and crude medical procedures of the time.
Sydney based visual artist Michaela Gleave’s installations explore the way we interact with the natural world. Step inside her ‘cloud house’ and experience a fleeting moment of Big Time love.
Between 1914 and 1918, Kahn dispatched several photographers to the battlefields of Verdun, capturing the destruction and crude medical procedures of the time.
This remarkable documentary follows artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s 26-year commitment to create a golden river of 7,503 fabric-panelled gates in Central Park.
Charlotte Brontes marvellous Jane Eyre was published in 1847 to rapturous acclaim and instant recognition that this compelling study of Victorian society and values was a masterpiece of English literature.
The series that aims to prove that all celebrities can be connected in six steps or less explores reality TV star Dog the Bounty Hunter’s connection to Johnny Depp.
This arts-based comedy panel game is presented by comedian Sandi Toksvig. The show is always entertaining and unpredictable and if you think no one really cares who wins, try telling that to the team captains.
Comedian Paul McDermott hosts this Australian series that faces the best dancers from opposing genres off against each other in a no-holds-barred competition.
This revealing series peeks inside the love lives of 20th century icons. This episode chronicles the lasting marriage of Hollywood tough guy Humphrey Bogart and screen darling Lauren Bacall.
Some people play the lottery, others dream of unearthing a valuable antique treasure at Saturday morning garage sales. Your odds of achieving the latter may improve drastically thanks to this series that asks expert antiques dealers to reveal their secret.
From Campbelltown to Haymarket and way beyond, Edge of Elsewhere is a three year project engaging with the diverse cultural mix of suburban Sydney. In its final year the artworks developed between artists and communities are showcased.
It’s all about the A-list as this series profiles the biggest stars in Hollywood. This episode reveals the real Tommy Lee Jones behind his no-nonsense reputation.
The art of cartography has always been a meeting point between mathematical science and creative flair. This documentary series investigates the historical significance of maps.
Delve into the minds of the past decade’s leading creatives. BAFTA nominated actress Kathy Burke discusses her tumultuous childhood, working with comedy greats and creating a successful career in an image-obsessed industry.
Renowned Australian photographer William Yang captured two productions by legendary German choreographer Pina Bausch in 1982. The pictures feature a young Meryl Tankard, one of the stars of the Bausch’s company Tanztheater Wuppertal.
Not satisfied with simply being TV’s highest paid actor, Hugh Laurie released his debut album in 2011. In this special he travels to New Orleans to explore the roots of the music he loves – jazz and blues.
Sculptor Anish Kapoor is heralded as an engineer of the impossible. This film journeys from his London studio to his installations in Chicago, Naples, Mumbai and beyond.
In 1979, James Brown made a memorable comeback performance featuring unbelievable performances of ‘Get Up Offa That Thing’ ‘Georgia’ and an amazing 20 minute version of ‘Sex Machine’.
2nd February 2012
Between 1914 and 1918, Kahn dispatched several photographers to the battlefields of Verdun, capturing the destruction and crude medical procedures of the time.
Sydney based visual artist Michaela Gleave’s installations explore the way we interact with the natural world. Step inside her ‘cloud house’ and experience a fleeting moment of Big Time love.
Between 1914 and 1918, Kahn dispatched several photographers to the battlefields of Verdun, capturing the destruction and crude medical procedures of the time.
This remarkable documentary follows artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s 26-year commitment to create a golden river of 7,503 fabric-panelled gates in Central Park.
Charlotte Brontes marvellous Jane Eyre was published in 1847 to rapturous acclaim and instant recognition that this compelling study of Victorian society and values was a masterpiece of English literature.
The series that aims to prove that all celebrities can be connected in six steps or less explores reality TV star Dog the Bounty Hunter’s connection to Johnny Depp.
This arts-based comedy panel game is presented by comedian Sandi Toksvig. The show is always entertaining and unpredictable and if you think no one really cares who wins, try telling that to the team captains.
Comedian Paul McDermott hosts this Australian series that faces the best dancers from opposing genres off against each other in a no-holds-barred competition.
This revealing series peeks inside the love lives of 20th century icons. This episode chronicles the lasting marriage of Hollywood tough guy Humphrey Bogart and screen darling Lauren Bacall.
Some people play the lottery, others dream of unearthing a valuable antique treasure at Saturday morning garage sales. Your odds of achieving the latter may improve drastically thanks to this series that asks expert antiques dealers to reveal their secret.
From Campbelltown to Haymarket and way beyond, Edge of Elsewhere is a three year project engaging with the diverse cultural mix of suburban Sydney. In its final year the artworks developed between artists and communities are showcased.
It’s all about the A-list as this series profiles the biggest stars in Hollywood. This episode reveals the real Tommy Lee Jones behind his no-nonsense reputation.
The art of cartography has always been a meeting point between mathematical science and creative flair. This documentary series investigates the historical significance of maps.
Delve into the minds of the past decade’s leading creatives. BAFTA nominated actress Kathy Burke discusses her tumultuous childhood, working with comedy greats and creating a successful career in an image-obsessed industry.
Renowned Australian photographer William Yang captured two productions by legendary German choreographer Pina Bausch in 1982. The pictures feature a young Meryl Tankard, one of the stars of the Bausch’s company Tanztheater Wuppertal.
Not satisfied with simply being TV’s highest paid actor, Hugh Laurie released his debut album in 2011. In this special he travels to New Orleans to explore the roots of the music he loves – jazz and blues.
Sculptor Anish Kapoor is heralded as an engineer of the impossible. This film journeys from his London studio to his installations in Chicago, Naples, Mumbai and beyond.
In 1979, James Brown made a memorable comeback performance featuring unbelievable performances of ‘Get Up Offa That Thing’ ‘Georgia’ and an amazing 20 minute version of ‘Sex Machine’.
Ballet choreographer Uwe Scholz tragically died in 2004 at the age of 45. His enduring legacy is this brilliant interpretation of Mozart’s great unfinished work, performed here by the Leipzig Ballet and the choir of the Leipzig Opera.
Dougal Haslem is a jewellery maker and a recipient of the Australia Council for the Arts ArtStart grant. Take a tour of Dougal’s studio and meets his menagerie of magical miniature creatures.
Looks at the intimate and sometimes delicate world of the creative process. Follow an intimate and spiritual journey up the Hawkesbury by boat, to a place where nature, art and fertility prayers collide.
Seven stunning films featuring on-screen performances by chamber orchestras, actors and dancers, blended with original, skillfully crafted documentary vignettes. This episode is based on Dvorak’s String Quartet no.10.
Sandi Toksvig hosts the light-hearted quiz in which two teams of celebrity book-lovers, captained by Chris Addison and Sue Perkins, test their knowledge of all things literary.
Comedian Paul McDermott hosts this Australian series that faces the best dancers from opposing genres off against each other in a no-holds-barred competition.
This revealing series peeks inside the love lives of 20th century icons. This episode reveals the tawdry affair between married publishing magnate William Hearst and a 20-year-old showgirl.
Some people play the lottery, others dream of unearthing a valuable antique treasure at Saturday morning garage sales. Your odds of achieving the latter may improve drastically thanks to this series that asks expert antiques dealers to reveal their secret.
Melbourne based audio-visual artist, Chris Henschke works with traditional 19th century light and optical devices. He has recently completed a Synapse residency at Australia’s most powerful light source, The Australian Synchrotron.
It’s all about the A-list as this series profiles the biggest stars in Hollywood. This episode charts the incredible 40-year career of the irrepressible Dustin Hoffman.
This series presents the techniques of Hollywood’s best directors. This episode, Evita director Alan Parker discusses the art of the biopic.
Get the inside scoop about what really happened on the set of Billy Wilder’s 1959 Oscar-winning film-noir comedy starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon.
The legendary American comedian has been making audiences laugh for over four decades in shows such as Saturday Night Live to films such as the Three Amigos and Father of the Bride.
This series of live performances pairs world-class musicians with unique and unlikely venues to create intimate, once-in-a-lifetime concerts. The biggest names in music star in spectacular one-off shows in libraries, factories and more.
Anthony Hopkins and Julianne Moore star in this intriguing and controversial Merchant-Ivory film about the man behind the masterpieces, told from the perspective of long-time mistress and mother of two of his children, Francoise Gilot.
This series scours the globe from Romania to Memphis to reveal the innate connections between culture and music, and how each fundamentally influences the other.
3rd February 2012
Ballet choreographer Uwe Scholz tragically died in 2004 at the age of 45. His enduring legacy is this brilliant interpretation of Mozart’s great unfinished work, performed here by the Leipzig Ballet and the choir of the Leipzig Opera.
Dougal Haslem is a jewellery maker and a recipient of the Australia Council for the Arts ArtStart grant. Take a tour of Dougal’s studio and meets his menagerie of magical miniature creatures.
Looks at the intimate and sometimes delicate world of the creative process. Follow an intimate and spiritual journey up the Hawkesbury by boat, to a place where nature, art and fertility prayers collide.
Seven stunning films featuring on-screen performances by chamber orchestras, actors and dancers, blended with original, skillfully crafted documentary vignettes. This episode is based on Dvorak’s String Quartet no.10.
Sandi Toksvig hosts the light-hearted quiz in which two teams of celebrity book-lovers, captained by Chris Addison and Sue Perkins, test their knowledge of all things literary.
Comedian Paul McDermott hosts this Australian series that faces the best dancers from opposing genres off against each other in a no-holds-barred competition.
This revealing series peeks inside the love lives of 20th century icons. This episode reveals the tawdry affair between married publishing magnate William Hearst and a 20yearold showgirl.
Some people play the lottery, others dream of unearthing a valuable antique treasure at Saturday morning garage sales. Your odds of achieving the latter may improve drastically thanks to this series that asks expert antiques dealers to reveal their secret.
Melbourne based audio-visual artist, Chris Henschke works with traditional 19th century light and optical devices. He has recently completed a Synapse residency at Australia’s most powerful light source, The Australian Synchrotron.
It’s all about the A-list as this series profiles the biggest stars in Hollywood. This episode charts the incredible 40-year career of the irrepressible Dustin Hoffman.
This series presents the techniques of Hollywood’s best directors. This episode, Evita director Alan Parker discusses the art of the biopic.
Get the inside scoop about what really happened on the set of Billy Wilder’s 1959 Oscar-winning film-noir comedy starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon.
The legendary American comedian has been making audiences laugh for over four decades in shows such as Saturday Night Live to films such as the Three Amigos and Father of the Bride.
This series of live performances pairs world-class musicians with unique and unlikely venues to create intimate, once-in-a-lifetime concerts. The biggest names in music star in spectacular one-off shows in libraries, factories and more.
Anthony Hopkins and Julianne Moore star in this intriguing and controversial Merchant-Ivory film about the man behind the masterpieces, told from the perspective of long-time mistress and mother of two of his children, Francoise Gilot.
This series scours the globe from Romania to Memphis to reveal the innate connections between culture and music, and how each fundamentally influences the other.
Ravi Shankar Mishra Pilu Variant Moods.A. Shankar and J. Bell Anoushka Shankar, Pencham Se Gara, Alaap – Puriya Dhanashri A. Shankar.
American vocalist, composer and teacher Moira Smiley in Hobart for the Tasmanian Festival of Voices.
Using dance, drama and the music of Joni Mitchell, this film tells the story of a woman’s relationships through the idealism of the 60s, the experimentation of the 70s, the fears of the 80s and 90s, and the promise of the new millennium.
An intimate portrait of American Beat poet and counterculture icon Allen Ginsberg, best known for his long-form poem ‘Howl’. Includes his last television interview before his death in 1997.
Edvard Munch’s the Scream is one of the most famous paintings in twentieth century art. In 2004 two robbers burst into the museum dedicated to the great Norwegian artist and ripped The Scream and another Munch masterpiece, the Madonna, from the walls. For.
Alistair McGowan and Nicholas Parsons join Sandi Toksvig, Chris Addison and Sue Perkins for a light-hearted quiz of all things literary.
Comedian Paul McDermott hosts this Australian series that faces the best dancers from opposing genres off against each other in a no-holds-barred competition.
This revealing series peeks inside the love lives of 20th century icons. This episode explores the explosive love affair between screen siren Marilyn Monroe and baseball star Joe Di Maggio.
Some people play the lottery, others dream of unearthing a valuable antique treasure at Saturday morning garage sales. Your odds of achieving the latter may improve drastically thanks to this series that asks expert antiques dealers to reveal their secret.
British performer Miriam Margoyles is known internationally for her one-woman show, Dickens’ Women. Here she reads excerpts from the wonderful books of Dickens and tells of the importance in reading these timeless novels aloud.
It’s all about the A-list as this series profiles the biggest stars in Hollywood. This episode charts Robin Williams’ brilliant career that mixes comedy and drama.
Learn how to snap like a pro without the photography-geek jargon. This episode, award-winning wedding photographer Emily Quinton reveals her tricks of the trade.
Directed by Lennon and Ono, the film consists primarily of Lennon playing on a white grand piano, in a white room, with a couple of white oversized balloons with Ono watching him play.
A new work choreographed by Adelaide’s Leigh Warren as his dancers team up with famed Japanese dancer Kaiji Moriyama accompanied by internationally acclaimed Australian concert pianist Simon Tedeschi.
Folk legend Leonard Cohen discusses his life and times in an intimate interview filmed in his L.A. home, while musicians including Bono and Nick Cave pay homage with Cohen covers.
This series scours the globe from Romania to Memphis to reveal the innate connections between culture and music, and how each fundamentally influences the other.
American vocalist, composer and teacher Moira Smiley in Hobart for the Tasmanian Festival of Voices.
4th February 2012
Ravi Shankar Mishra Pilu Variant Moods.A. Shankar and J. Bell Anoushka Shankar, Pencham Se Gara, Alaap – Puriya Dhanashri A. Shankar.
Using dance, drama and the music of Joni Mitchell, this film tells the story of a woman’s relationships through the idealism of the 60s, the experimentation of the 70s, the fears of the 80s and 90s, and the promise of the new millennium.
An intimate portrait of American Beat poet and counterculture icon Allen Ginsberg, best known for his long-form poem ‘Howl’. Includes his last television interview before his death in 1997.
Edvard Munch’s the Scream is one of the most famous paintings in twentieth century art. In 2004 two robbers burst into the museum dedicated to the great Norwegian artist and ripped The Scream and another Munch masterpiece, the Madonna, from the walls. For.
Alistair McGowan and Nicholas Parsons join Sandi Toksvig, Chris Addison and Sue Perkins for a light-hearted quiz of all things literary.
Comedian Paul McDermott hosts this Australian series that faces the best dancers from opposing genres off against each other in a no-holds-barred competition.
This revealing series peeks inside the love lives of 20th century icons. This episode explores the explosive love affair between screen siren Marilyn Monroe and baseball star Joe Di Maggio.
Some people play the lottery, others dream of unearthing a valuable antique treasure at Saturday morning garage sales. Your odds of achieving the latter may improve drastically thanks to this series that asks expert antiques dealers to reveal their secret.
British performer Miriam Margoyles is known internationally for her one-woman show, Dickens’ Women. Here she reads excerpts from the wonderful books of Dickens and tells of the importance in reading these timeless novels aloud.
It’s all about the A-list as this series profiles the biggest stars in Hollywood. This episode charts Robin Williams’ brilliant career that mixes comedy and drama.
Learn how to snap like a pro without the photography-geek jargon. This episode, award-winning wedding photographer Emily Quinton reveals her tricks of the trade.
Directed by Lennon and Ono, the film consists primarily of Lennon playing on a white grand piano, in a white room, with a couple of white oversized balloons with Ono watching him play.
A new work choreographed by Adelaide’s Leigh Warren as his dancers team up with famed Japanese dancer Kaiji Moriyama accompanied by internationally acclaimed Australian concert pianist Simon Tedeschi.
Folk legend Leonard Cohen discusses his life and times in an intimate interview filmed in his L.A. home, while musicians including Bono and Nick Cave pay homage with Cohen covers.
This series scours the globe from Romania to Memphis to reveal the innate connections between culture and music, and how each fundamentally influences the other.
Australian Festival of Voices, recipient of the 2010 Australia Business Arts Foundation SME Award acknowledging their partnership with Green Team Australia and the Envelope Group.
This is a delightful memoir of a musical childhood and the prelude to Rieu’s concert career. Be captured by the story of his youth, family, music studies and the success in his career, touring, recording and performing.
In this remarkable performance, classical violinist David Garrett covers iconic rock ballads, including November Rain by Guns N’ Roses and Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana.
This documentary deals with the central topics of this unique phenomenon in pop history.These episodes provide clips of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, The Rolling Stones, Cat Stevens and Led Zeppelin.
This iconic music show invites the world’s most famous musicians into an intimate studio setting for candid conversations and raw performances. This episode, The Clash frontman meets America’s ‘Excitable Boy’.
This series scours the globe from Romania to Memphis to reveal the innate connections between culture and music, and how each fundamentally influences the other.
Filmmaker Jon Favreau talks life and work with four Hollywood heavyweights. Among his guests are Ghostbuster Ernie Hudson and Bored to Death’s Ted Danson.
“Part passionate travelogue and part artistic pilgrimage, host Andrew Graham-Dixon immerses himself in Spanish life as he traverses the country to investigate the astonishing influence Spanish art has had on Europe. The three-part series begins in the sout”.
Australian designer Trent Jansen is considered a breath of fresh air for his quirky, sustainable designs which he hopes provide ‘long-lasting alternatives to the junk that exists in the world’.
On the 30th anniversary of his death, this documentary calls upon footage of the former Beatle and interviews with his peers to illuminate his enduring political relevance.
English singer-songwriter Elvis Costello presents a series of intimate interviews and relaxed duet performances with the leading lights of the music world. This episode features Sir Elton John.
Recorded live in London after a decade out of the spotlight, Stevie Wonder returns with a blockbuster 2009 concert. All the classics are here, but it’s his ‘Isn’t She Lovely’ duet with his daughter Aisha Morris that steals the show.
In 1987 David Bowie was the ultimate rock star. This brilliantly over-the-top rock musical was filmed over two nights at Sydney Entertainment Centre during the height of Bowie’s immense popularity. At the beginning of the show, Bowie abseils down a giant “.
5th February 2012
This is a delightful memoir of a musical childhood and the prelude to Rieu’s concert career. Be captured by the story of his youth, family, music studies and the success in his career, touring, recording and performing.
Australian Festival of Voices, recipient of the 2010 Australia Business Arts Foundation SME Award acknowledging their partnership with Green Team Australia and the Envelope Group.
In this remarkable performance, classical violinist David Garrett covers iconic rock ballads, including November Rain by Guns N’ Roses and Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana.
This documentary deals with the central topics of this unique phenomenon in pop history.These episodes provide clips of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, The Rolling Stones, Cat Stevens and Led Zeppelin.
This iconic music show invites the world’s most famous musicians into an intimate studio setting for candid conversations and raw performances. This episode, The Clash frontman meets America’s ‘Excitable Boy’.
This series scours the globe from Romania to Memphis to reveal the innate connections between culture and music, and how each fundamentally influences the other.
Filmmaker Jon Favreau talks life and work with four Hollywood heavyweights. Among his guests are Ghostbuster Ernie Hudson and Bored to Death’s Ted Danson.
“Part passionate travelogue and part artistic pilgrimage, host Andrew Graham-Dixon immerses himself in Spanish life as he traverses the country to investigate the astonishing influence Spanish art has had on Europe. The three-part series begins in the sout”.
Australian designer Trent Jansen is considered a breath of fresh air for his quirky, sustainable designs which he hopes provide ‘long-lasting alternatives to the junk that exists in the world’.
On the 30th anniversary of his death, this documentary calls upon footage of the former Beatle and interviews with his peers to illuminate his enduring political relevance.
English singer-songwriter Elvis Costello presents a series of intimate interviews and relaxed duet performances with the leading lights of the music world. This episode features Sir Elton John.
Recorded live in London after a decade out of the spotlight, Stevie Wonder returns with a blockbuster 2009 concert. All the classics are here, but it’s his ‘Isn’t She Lovely’ duet with his daughter Aisha Morris that steals the show.
In 1987 David Bowie was the ultimate rock star. This brilliantly over-the-top rock musical was filmed over two nights at Sydney Entertainment Centre during the height of Bowie’s immense popularity. At the beginning of the show, Bowie abseils down a giant “.
The 1936 opera ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ has been reawakened by the great Spanish tenor Placido Domingo. Opulent scoring elegantly underscore the tragic story of the soldier poet who pines for the beautiful Roxane.
Brisbane based dancer and choreographer Liesel Zink’s latest project ‘Fifteen’ draws from in-depth studies of body language and human behaviour observed in city life.
Animation writer and director Elliot’s five films have collectively participated in over six-hundred film festivals and have received over one hundred awards, including an Oscar for Harvie Krumpet.
Francesca Annis stars in this telling of Charlotte Bronte’s most famous novel about a young nanny who soon falls in love with the brooding Mr Rochester.
This 1946 classic British musical is based on the life of Italian violinist and composer, Niccolo Paganini. Stewart Granger plays the virtuoso and Phyllis Calvert co-stars.
This arts-based comedy panel game is presented by comedian Sandi Toksvig The show is always entertaining and unpredictable and if you think no one really cares who wins, try telling that to the team captains.
Cult film icon John Waters caught up with Stvdio at his recent opera House appearance. The “Pope of Trash” talks about dubious sources of finance and pitches his ideal sequel to the Wizard of Oz.
In 2008, after a difficult period of loss and change, Rafael Bonachela was appointed as the Artistic Director of Sydney Dance Company. We follow the creation of We Unfold, Rafael’s first critically acclaimed production in this role.
Filmed in Los Angeles in 2009, this intimate concert captures jazz chanteuse Madeleine Peyroux, accompanied by her superb live band. She debuts songs from her fourth album, as well as covering classics by Bob Dylan, Edith Piaf and more.
101 musicians from 33 countries come were selected over the internet and come together to perform under the guiding baton of Michael Tilson Thomas at the Sydney Opera House. The Grand Finale concert was streamed live on YouTube.
Filmed live at New york’s Radio City Music Hall, songs include 76 Trombones, The Godfather Waltz and America the Beautiful.
A profile of Bryn Terfel, one of the worlds most soughtafter bassbaritones. A big burly Welshman, it charts his his rise to fame and roles in Mozart’s Don Giovanni.
A stunning mix of music, travel and culture, with each city revealed through presenter Jools Holland’s inimitable wit and personality. Jools meets many celebrated musicians, listens to their music and jams with the best of them.
6th February 2012
The 1936 opera ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ has been reawakened by the great Spanish tenor Placido Domingo. Opulent scoring elegantly underscore the tragic story of the soldier poet who pines for the beautiful Roxane.
Brisbane based dancer and choreographer Liesel Zink’s latest project ‘Fifteen’ draws from in-depth studies of body language and human behaviour observed in city life.
Animation writer and director Elliot’s five films have collectively participated in over six-hundred film festivals and have received over one hundred awards, including an Oscar for Harvie Krumpet.
Francesca Annis stars in this telling of Charlotte Bronte’s most famous novel about a young nanny who soon falls in love with the brooding Mr Rochester.
This 1946 classic British musical is based on the life of Italian violinist and composer, Niccolo Paganini. Stewart Granger plays the virtuoso and Phyllis Calvert co-stars.
This arts-based comedy panel game is presented by comedian Sandi Toksvig The show is always entertaining and unpredictable and if you think no one really cares who wins, try telling that to the team captains.
Cult film icon John Waters caught up with Stvdio at his recent opera House appearance. The “Pope of Trash” talks about dubious sources of finance and pitches his ideal sequel to the Wizard of Oz.
In 2008, after a difficult period of loss and change, Rafael Bonachela was appointed as the Artistic Director of Sydney Dance Company. We follow the creation of We Unfold, Rafael’s first critically acclaimed production in this role.
Filmed in Los Angeles in 2009, this intimate concert captures jazz chanteuse Madeleine Peyroux, accompanied by her superb live band. She debuts songs from her fourth album, as well as covering classics by Bob Dylan, Edith Piaf and more.
101 musicians from 33 countries come were selected over the internet and come together to perform under the guiding baton of Michael Tilson Thomas at the Sydney Opera House. The Grand Finale concert was streamed live on YouTube.
Filmed live at New york’s Radio City Music Hall, songs include 76 Trombones, The Godfather Waltz and America the Beautiful.
A profile of Bryn Terfel, one of the worlds most soughtafter bassbaritones. A big burly Welshman, it charts his his rise to fame and roles in Mozart’s Don Giovanni.
Examining how music legend John Lennon’s name became forever intertwined with that of Mark David Chapman, the deranged fan who shot and killed him on 8 December 1980 outside his home in New York City.
Lee Grant is a documentary photographer and National Portrait Prize finalist. Her fascinating series, Belco Pride is a cathartic tribute to the places and faces of her life in outer suburban Canberra.
It took one complete year of struggle for director Franco Zefirelli and his talented cast to transform Verdi’s ‘Otello’ from an emotive stage opera into a similarly poignant film.
This insightful series profiles the most erratic, eccentric and utterly brilliant writers of the modern era. This episode, meet the Sicilian author of The Leopard.
This arts-based comedy panel game is presented by comedian Sandi Toksvig. The show is always entertaining and unpredictable and if you think no one really cares who wins, try telling that to the team captains.
Hosted by funny-man Paul McDermott. This fun Australian series takes the best dancers from different genres of dance and throws them together in a unique and challenging competition.
This revealing series chronicles the love lives of 20th century icons. This episode reveals the scandal that rocked the marriage of 1920s Hollywood royalty.
Some people play the lottery, others dream of unearthing a valuable antique treasure at Saturday morning garage sales. Your odds of achieving the latter may improve drastically thanks to this series that asks expert antiques dealers to reveal their secret.
Tap dancing up a wall? No problem. An energetic new collaboration between two of Australia’s leading performing arts companies, Legs On The Wall and Brisbane’s Raw Dance Company, leaves audiences on the edge of their seats.
It’s all about the A-list as this series profiles the biggest stars in Hollywood. This episode gets personal with the charming wedding crasher.
This series presents discussions with the UK’s most respected contemporary filmmakers. This episode, the veteran actor talks about playing Ghandi.
This two-part series chronicles the development of the new Jemeel Gallery of Islamic Art at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, and presents its finest treasures. Part one begins with the removal of the exquisite Ardabil Carpet from the old gallery, and.
Behind the scenes and in the orchestra pit at the Sydney Opera House, one of Opera Australia’s best loved productions, Verdi’s Rigoletto.
Bringing to life one of the Bard’s greatest creations, this Globe Theatre Production combines witty political power play with the hilarious antics of Falstaff – played by Roger Allam in his Olivier-winning role.
This series scours the globe from Romania to Memphis to reveal the innate connections between culture and music, and how each fundamentally influences the other.
7th February 2012
Examining how music legend John Lennon’s name became forever intertwined with that of Mark David Chapman, the deranged fan who shot and killed him on 8 December 1980 outside his home in New York City.
Lee Grant is a documentary photographer and National Portrait Prize finalist. Her fascinating series, Belco Pride is a cathartic tribute to the places and faces of her life in outer suburban Canberra.
It took one complete year of struggle for director Franco Zefirelli and his talented cast to transform Verdi’s ‘Otello’ from an emotive stage opera into a similarly poignant film.
This insightful series profiles the most erratic, eccentric and utterly brilliant writers of the modern era. This episode, meet the Sicilian author of The Leopard.
This arts-based comedy panel game is presented by comedian Sandi Toksvig. The show is always entertaining and unpredictable and if you think no one really cares who wins, try telling that to the team captains.
Hosted by funny-man Paul McDermott. This fun Australian series takes the best dancers from different genres of dance and throws them together in a unique and challenging competition.
This revealing series peeks inside the love lives of 20th century icons. This episode explores the explosive love affair between screen siren Marilyn Monroe and baseball star Joe Di Maggio.
Some people play the lottery, others dream of unearthing a valuable antique treasure at Saturday morning garage sales. Your odds of achieving the latter may improve drastically thanks to this series that asks expert antiques dealers to reveal their secret.
Some people play the lottery, others dream of unearthing a valuable antique treasure at Saturday morning garage sales. Your odds of achieving the latter may improve drastically thanks to this series that asks expert antiques dealers to reveal their secret.
Tap dancing up a wall? No problem. An energetic new collaboration between two of Australia’s leading performing arts companies, Legs On The Wall and Brisbane’s Raw Dance Company, leaves audiences on the edge of their seats.
It’s all about the A-list as this series profiles the biggest stars in Hollywood. This episode gets personal with the charming wedding crasher.
This series presents discussions with the UK’s most respected contemporary filmmakers. This episode, the veteran actor talks about playing Ghandi.
This two-part series chronicles the development of the new Jemeel Gallery of Islamic Art at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, and presents its finest treasures. Part one begins with the removal of the exquisite Ardabil Carpet from the old gallery, and.
Behind the scenes and in the orchestra pit at the Sydney Opera House, one of Opera Australia’s best loved productions, Verdi’s Rigoletto.
Bringing to life one of the Bard’s greatest creations, this Globe Theatre Production combines witty political power play with the hilarious antics of Falstaff – played by Roger Allam in his Olivier-winning role.
This series scours the globe from Romania to Memphis to reveal the innate connections between culture and music, and how each fundamentally influences the other.
Five years in the making, Oscar-winning composer of scores for Babel and Brokeback Mountain, Gustavo Santaolalla, presents this lovingly-crafted journey through the rich world of Argentinean Tango. One of the pillars of Argentina’s cultural life, this fil.
This documentary looks at the past present and future of the festival and provides rare insights behind the scenes of the Wagner workshop.
This series presents candid interviews with Hollywood insiders. This episode, a Hall Pass star and The Dark Knight director are among the guests.
This arts-based comedy panel game is presented by comedian Sandi Toksvig. The show is always entertaining and unpredictable and if you think no one really cares who wins, try telling that to the team captains.
Comedian Paul McDermott hosts this Australian series that faces the best dancers from opposing genres off against each other in a no-holds-barred competition.
This revealing series chronicles the love lives of 20th century icons. This episode examines the relationship between director Orson Wells and actress Rita Hayworth.
Some people play the lottery, others dream of unearthing a valuable antique treasure at Saturday morning garage sales. Your odds of achieving the latter may improve drastically thanks to this series that asks expert antiques dealers to reveal their secret.
It’s all about the A-list as this series profiles the biggest stars in Hollywood. This episode presents Donnie Darko all grown up.
Marvel at the expensive and frenzied world of high-end art auctions. Record breaking bids are made in this episode – with works by John James Audoben and the Duchess of Windor’s jewels under the hammer.
From the bikini and the little black dress, to street food and social networks, this enthralling series reveals how our favourite things define the society in which we live.
This two-part film explores the history of violin performance during the 20th century and using rare archival footage to illustrate the work of its most significant artists.
As in so many other aspects of his output, Brahms was intensely self-critical about his violin sonatas. He composed his first as early as 1853. In 1879, he produced what we now know as No 1, the G major Sonata, Op 78.
8th February 2012
Five years in the making, Oscar-winning composer of scores for Babel and Brokeback Mountain, Gustavo Santaolalla, presents this lovingly-crafted journey through the rich world of Argentinean Tango. One of the pillars of Argentina’s cultural life, this fil.
This documentary looks at the past present and future of the festival and provides rare insights behind the scenes of the Wagner workshop.
This series presents candid interviews with Hollywood insiders. This episode, a Hall Pass star and The Dark Knight director are among the guests.
This arts-based comedy panel game is presented by comedian Sandi Toksvig. The show is always entertaining and unpredictable and if you think no one really cares who wins, try telling that to the team captains.
Comedian Paul McDermott hosts this Australian series that faces the best dancers from opposing genres off against each other in a no-holds-barred competition.
This revealing series chronicles the love lives of 20th century icons. This episode reveals the scandal that rocked the marriage of 1920s Hollywood royalty.
Some people play the lottery, others dream of unearthing a valuable antique treasure at Saturday morning garage sales. Your odds of achieving the latter may improve drastically thanks to this series that asks expert antiques dealers to reveal their secret.
It’s all about the A-list as this series profiles the biggest stars in Hollywood. This episode presents Donnie Darko all grown up.
Marvel at the expensive and frenzied world of high-end art auctions. Record breaking bids are made in this episode – with works by John James Audoben and the Duchess of Windor’s jewels under the hammer.
From the bikini and the little black dress, to street food and social networks, this enthralling series reveals how our favourite things define the society in which we live.
This two-part film explores the history of violin performance during the 20th century and using rare archival footage to illustrate the work of its most significant artists.
As in so many other aspects of his output, Brahms was intensely self-critical about his violin sonatas. He composed his first as early as 1853. In 1879, he produced what we now know as No 1, the G major Sonata, Op 78.
This film records the hardship and heroism of the 39 million ordinary French men and women in the towns and villages on the front lines during the conflict.
An exploration into the life and art of the renowned author of Last Exit To Brooklyn and Requiem For A Dream. Hubert Selby Jr.
Creative writing for the stage and music composition are explored in this series. Join the many well-known and newer scribes such as Nick Enright, Thomas Keneally and Fay Weldon sharing their wisdom and experiences.
Rejected by 21 publishers before finding a home and a place on bookshelves in 1954, William Golding’s very first book is now one of the most widely read and enjoyed modern novels. This is the story of the man behind the work.
The series that aims to prove that all celebrities can be connected in six steps or less explores Hollywood prince Brad Pitt’s connection to pop princess, Britney Spears.
A journey through time, culture and art, this series captures treasures that represent the development of world culture and art from the Stone Age to the 20th century.
Comedian Paul McDermott hosts this Australian series that faces the best dancers from opposing genres off against each other in a no-holds-barred competition.
This revealing series chronicles the love lives of 20th century icons. This episode, Hollywood bombshell Jean Harlow meets actor William Powell.
Some people play the lottery, others dream of unearthing a valuable antique treasure at Saturday morning garage sales. Your odds of achieving the latter may improve drastically thanks to this series that asks expert antiques dealers to reveal their secret.
It’s all about the A-list as this series profiles the biggest stars in Hollywood. This episode is laughing with the Meet the Fockers funny man.
The art of cartography has always been a meeting point between mathematical science and creative flair. This documentary series investigates the historical significance of maps.
What’s under the surface of “the rudest man in Britain”? David Starkey’s brash nature is dissected in this exclusive interview with Laurie Taylor, which explores his anxious childhood, prolific career and passion for the Tudors.
We get an inside track to Cuba through the art of Jose Fuster. Influences from Picasso to Gaudi are unmistakable but Fuster’s style of working is unique.
Influential pop art painter David Hockney reveals startling evidence which suggests that cameras have been a secret tool for artists since the 15th century. Presented by Kirsty Wark, this special was filmed in Bruges, Florence and Hollywood.
Touring through England’s outdoor museum of public sculpture, this unique and beautiful film features 100 public sculptures made across 100 years. Works by, among many others, Jacob Epstein, Eric Gill, and Henry Moore feature.
9th February 2012
This film records the hardship and heroism of the 39 million ordinary French men and women in the towns and villages on the front lines during the conflict.
An exploration into the life and art of the renowned author of Last Exit To Brooklyn and Requiem For A Dream. Hubert Selby Jr.
Creative writing for the stage and music composition are explored in this series. Join the many well-known and newer scribes such as Nick Enright, Thomas Keneally and Fay Weldon sharing their wisdom and experiences.
Rejected by 21 publishers before finding a home and a place on bookshelves in 1954, William Golding’s very first book is now one of the most widely read and enjoyed modern novels. This is the story of the man behind the work.
The series that aims to prove that all celebrities can be connected in six steps or less explores Hollywood prince Brad Pitt’s connection to pop princess, Britney Spears.
A journey through time, culture and art, this series captures treasures that represent the development of world culture and art from the Stone Age to the 20th century.
Comedian Paul McDermott hosts this Australian series that faces the best dancers from opposing genres off against each other in a no-holds-barred competition.
This revealing series chronicles the love lives of 20th century icons. This episode, Hollywood bombshell Jean Harlow meets actor William Powell.
Some people play the lottery, others dream of unearthing a valuable antique treasure at Saturday morning garage sales. Your odds of achieving the latter may improve drastically thanks to this series that asks expert antiques dealers to reveal their secret.
It’s all about the A-list as this series profiles the biggest stars in Hollywood. This episode is laughing with the Meet the Fockers funny man.
The art of cartography has always been a meeting point between mathematical science and creative flair. This documentary series investigates the historical significance of maps.
What’s under the surface of “the rudest man in Britain”? David Starkey’s brash nature is dissected in this exclusive interview with Laurie Taylor, which explores his anxious childhood, prolific career and passion for the Tudors.
We get an inside track to Cuba through the art of Jose Fuster. Influences from Picasso to Gaudi are unmistakable but Fuster’s style of working is unique.
Influential pop art painter David Hockney reveals startling evidence which suggests that cameras have been a secret tool for artists since the 15th century. Presented by Kirsty Wark, this special was filmed in Bruges, Florence and Hollywood.
Touring through England’s outdoor museum of public sculpture, this unique and beautiful film features 100 public sculptures made across 100 years. Works by, among many others, Jacob Epstein, Eric Gill, and Henry Moore feature.
Beginning as guerrilla filmmakers during the 1956 Soviet invasion of Budapest, by the 1970s Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos Zsigmond were the toast of Hollywood.
In a sold-out performance at New York’s Madison Square Garden in 2004, rap superstars the Beastie Boys gave 50 video cameras to members of the audience and encouraged them to shoot their personal experience. This is the incredible result.
Seven stunning films featuring on-screen performances by chamber orchestras, actors and dancers, blended with original, skillfully crafted documentary vignettes. This episode is based on Mozart’s String Quartet no.15.
A journey through time, culture and art, this series captures rarely seen treasures that represent the development of world culture and art from the Stone Age to the 20th century.
Comedian Paul McDermott hosts this Australian series that faces the best dancers from opposing genres off against each other in a no-holds-barred competition.
This revealing series chronicles the love lives of 20th century icons. This episode goes into the White House to explore the union of Ronald and Nancy Reagan.
Some people play the lottery, others dream of unearthing a valuable antique treasure at Saturday morning garage sales. Your odds of achieving the latter may improve drastically thanks to this series that asks expert antiques dealers to reveal their secret.
It’s all about the A-list as this series profiles the biggest stars in Hollywood. This episode investigates the Sherlock Holmes sidekick.
The world’s leading architects and designers reveal the creative processes behind their most famous works. In this episode, German architect Ole Scheeren discusses the CCTV headquarters in Beijing.
This series of live performances pairs world-class musicians with unique and unlikely venues to create intimate, once-in-a-lifetime concerts. The biggest names in music star in spectacular one-off shows in libraries, factories and more.
Despite creating literature’s most eligible bachelor, Jane Austen never found her own Mr Darcy. Based on Austen’s letters to her sister and niece, this film presents the author in the final years of her life, looking back on love lost.
From recording scores for Home and Away to Baz Luhrmann’s Australia, Tom Ferris is one of Australia’s greatest session guitarists. His latest album presents him at his best.
10th February 2012
Beginning as guerrilla filmmakers during the 1956 Soviet invasion of Budapest, by the 1970s Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos Zsigmond were the toast of Hollywood.
In a sold-out performance at New York’s Madison Square Garden in 2004, rap superstars the Beastie Boys gave 50 video cameras to members of the audience and encouraged them to shoot their personal experience. This is the incredible result.
Seven stunning films featuring on-screen performances by chamber orchestras, actors and dancers, blended with original, skillfully crafted documentary vignettes. This episode is based on Mozart’s String Quartet no.15.
A journey through time, culture and art, this series captures rarely seen treasures that represent the development of world culture and art from the Stone Age to the 20th century.
Comedian Paul McDermott hosts this Australian series that faces the best dancers from opposing genres off against each other in a no-holds-barred competition.
This revealing series chronicles the love lives of 20th century icons. This episode goes into the White House to explore the union of Ronald and Nancy Reagan.
Some people play the lottery, others dream of unearthing a valuable antique treasure at Saturday morning garage sales. Your odds of achieving the latter may improve drastically thanks to this series that asks expert antiques dealers to reveal their secret.
It’s all about the A-list as this series profiles the biggest stars in Hollywood. This episode investigates the Sherlock Holmes sidekick.
The world’s leading architects and designers reveal the creative processes behind their most famous works. In this episode, German architect Ole Scheeren discusses the CCTV headquarters in Beijing.
This series of live performances pairs world-class musicians with unique and unlikely venues to create intimate, once-in-a-lifetime concerts. The biggest names in music star in spectacular one-off shows in libraries, factories and more.
Despite creating literature’s most eligible bachelor, Jane Austen never found her own Mr Darcy. Based on Austen’s letters to her sister and niece, this film presents the author in the final years of her life, looking back on love lost.
From recording scores for Home and Away to Baz Luhrmann’s Australia, Tom Ferris is one of Australia’s greatest session guitarists. His latest album presents him at his best.
Ravel Sonata for Violin and Piano / Beethoven: Sonata No. 5 in F Major Op. 24 Spring, Janacek Sonata for Violin and Piano.
Louis Kahn was one of the most important architects of the 20th century. His private life, however, was far less stable. This acclaimed film follows Kahn’s son, Nathaniel, as he travels the world to reveal the man behind the grand designs.
Nearly thirty years ago thieves walked into a remote Massachusetts home and stole seven paintings. Among them was a Cezanne, one of the most influential paintings in art history. They belonged to Michael Bakwin. His mother, heiress to a vast mid-West meat.
A journey through time, culture and art, this series captures rarely seen treasures that represent the development of world culture and art from the Stone Age to the 20th century.
Hosted by funny-man Paul McDermott. This fun Australian series takes the best dancers from different genres of dance and throws them together in a unique and challenging competition.
This revealing series chronicles the love lives of 20th century icons. This episode reveals the affair between co-stars Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracey.
Some people play the lottery, others dream of unearthing a valuable antique treasure at Saturday morning garage sales. Your odds of achieving the latter may improve drastically thanks to this series that asks expert antiques dealers to reveal their secret.
It’s all about the A-list as this series profiles the biggest stars in Hollywood. This episode grows up with the prolific comedy star.