Artsnight - Series 4
1 - Poets at the BBC
Air Date: October 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.
2 - Michael Palin Meets Jan Morris
Air Date: October 8, 2016
Michael Palin travels to north Wales to interview legendary travel writer Jan Morris.
3 - When Julie Walters Met Willy Russell
Air Date: October 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.
4 - The Man Booker Prize 2016
Air Date: October 22, 2016
David Baddiel introduces the six novels on the 2016 Man Booker Prize shortlist.
5 - 2016 The Year of King Lear
Air Date: October 29, 2016
A look at why Lear resonates so deeply with contemporary audiences.