Celebrating Female Artists
The incredible stories of amazing women in art
Caroline Walker: Women's Work
Caroline Walker paints women’s lives, from housework to caregiving to creative production.
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The Making and Breaking—Becoming Frida Kahlo, Series 1
When an accident changes Frida's life, she channels pain and heartache into painting.
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Cat Among the Pigeons—Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen, Series 1
Lucy Worsley explores Agatha Christie’s haunted early life, revealing some secrets.
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Tracey Emin: Where Do You Draw the Line?—imagine..., 2018
Artist Tracey Emin talks to Alan Yentob about her life.
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Coco Chanel Unbuttoned—Arena
Style, sex and power: the extraordinary story of Coco Chanel.
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Pauline Boty: I Am the Sixties
Documentary about 60s pop artist Pauline Boty, tracking her contribution to British art.
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Keep the World Away - Finding Gwen John
Sian Eleri uncovers the real Gwen John, now revered as Wales's greatest female artist.
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Bridget Riley - Painting the Line
A portrait of a true visionary and one of our greatest living painters.
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Barbara Hepworth
A look at how Cornish landscapes have influenced sculptor Barbara Hepworth's work. (1961)
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Bernardine Evaristo: Never Give Up—imagine..., 2021
Alan Yentob explores the life and work of Anglo-Nigerian author Bernardine Evaristo.
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Greer Ralston - Giving It All to Art
An intimate portrait of figurative artist Greer Ralston as she works.
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Sonia Boyce: Finding Her Voice—imagine..., 2022
Alan Yentob follows artist Sonia Boyce as she prepares for the 2022 Venice Biennale.
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Miriam Margolyes: Up for Grabs—imagine..., 2022
Miriam Margolyes talks to Alan Yentob about her career highs and most vulnerable moments.
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Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy—Arena
Film exploring the unique talent, life and body of work of Caroline Aherne.
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Maria Callas: The Final Act—Arena
The truth about the Maria Callas myth and the gift of her extraordinary voice.
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Tish
Moving story of photographer Tish Murtha, who used her camera to fight for social change.
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Alison Lapper—In My Own Words, Series 1
Alison Lapper explores her life through art and archive.
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Delia Derbyshire: The Myths and the Legendary Tapes—Arena
Portrait of Delia Derbyshire, the electronic sound pioneer behind the Doctor Who theme.
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Gillian Anderson—This Cultural Life
Actor Gillian Anderson talks to John Wilson about her creative influences and experiences.
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Sister Wendy and the Art of the Gospel—Arena
After years of telling the story of Christian art, Sister Wendy Beckett tells her own.
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French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter—imagine..., 2023/24
A profile of the UK’s most successful double act of the last 40 years.
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Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day—Arena
A film portrait of one of the greatest jazz singers of all time, Billie Holiday.
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Abi Morgan—This Cultural Life
Screenwriter and playwright Abi Morgan talks to John Wilson about her creative influences.
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Screen Goddesses—Arena
Film about female movie stars such as Garbo, Dietrich, Hayworth, Crawford and Monroe.
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