Artsnight - Series 4

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Poets at the BBC

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.

Michael Palin Meets Jan Morris

2 - Michael Palin Meets Jan Morris

Air Date: October 8, 2016

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

When Julie Walters Met Willy Russell

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.

The Man Booker Prize 2016

4 - The Man Booker Prize 2016

Air Date: October 22, 2016

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

2016 The Year of King Lear

5 - 2016 The Year of King Lear

Air Date: October 29, 2016

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