How does the art we consume reflect the times we live in? A topical look at the latest film, TV, music, books and theatre - through the eyes of their creators and their audiences.
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Mary Beard
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Bourdain travels across the globe to uncover little-known areas of the world and celebrate diverse cultures by exploring food and dining rituals. Known for his curiosity, candor, and acerbic wit, Bourdain takes viewers off the beaten path of tourist destinations – including some war-torn parts of the world – and meets with a variety of local citizens to offer a window into their lifestyles, and occasionally communes with an internationally lauded chef on his journeys.
Embark on a global cultural journey into street food and discover the stories of the people who create the flavorful dishes.
In this four-part BBC documentary, former Monty Python funnyman and renowned globe-trotter Michael Palin sets off from Gibraltar to travel across the Sahara, his witty humor downplaying the hardships he faces along the arduous journey. He travels to Morocco, Mauritania, Mali and beyond, across some of the harshest terrain on the planet.
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Laughter, and especially what makes people laugh, is highly revealing of the culture we live in. Each episode offers a rich journey through the global adventure of laugh.
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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.
Our intrepid celebrity hosts endure physical and emotional battles, to make difficult and dangerous deliveries to the needy and underprivileged. Travelling by any means possible through inhospitable terrain, they tackle everything from a cow that won’t budge to mountain roads that have tragically disappeared. Their hope is to make a difference to communities lacking food, shelter, education and medicines. Join them as they go the extra mile in their extraordinary challenges!
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A journey of discovery through the ritual celebrations of Quebec’s various immigrant communities, as seen through the eyes of the local Greek, Portuguese, Lebanese, Moroccan, Chinese, Brazilian, Russian, Senegalese and other communities.
With Botequim, in the Lisbon neighborhood of Graça, as a starting point, we will remember the Portuguese writer, poet, and great figure of the capital’s literary salons. During a long period od the her life, especially in latter years, Botequim was the centre of the writer's life, with her being the greatest personality of the salon that gathered around her.
The series Houses of Art takes viewers to places where great artists lived, worked, and found inspiration. It is in these settings that masterpieces were created and personal dramas unfolded—offering a cinematic journey of discovery through the landmarks of European art history. Far from the bustle of the world, artists found creative momentum in homes that still bear the imprint of their genius today, attracting visitors from all corners of the globe.
In this two-part series, Kate Bryan delves into the rich history of Tate Britain, exploring the evolution of British art through its collection. Alongside a range of curators and experts, Kate explores the origins of this institution and uncovers the stories behind the works of iconic artists, from William Blake and JMW Turner, through to David Hockney and Tracy Emin, among many others.
Culture Shock is an American travel show hosted by Shenaz Treasurywala on the Travel Channel. It premiered on Monday 9 April 2007 at 8pm ET/PT. The program's self-described aim is to search out the "peculiar customs and bizarre traditions" of various cultures around the world. The pilot is currently being developed for a 13 episode series. The show was canceled.
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In this three-part documentary series Waldemar Januszczak discovers paintings, sculptures and architecture of the Baroque period. Starting from the square of Saint Peter's Basilica in Italy to St Paul's Cathedral in England.
Amol Rajan interviews era-defining pioneers, game-changers, leaders and maverick thinkers. Get inside the minds of the people who shape our world.
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5 episodes • 2020
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| 1 | Episode 1 | Sep 24, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Oct 2, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Oct 8, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Oct 15, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Oct 22, 2020 | 0.0 |
3 episodes • 2021
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| 1 | Why We Laugh | Sep 24, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Hillary Rodham Clinton | Oct 1, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Back to School | Oct 8, 2021 | 0.0 |
5 episodes • 2022
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| 1 | Women on Top | Feb 25, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Back to the 90s | Mar 4, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Art of Crying | Mar 11, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Can Art Save the Planet? | Mar 18, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Mar 25, 2022 | 0.0 |