Series taking an in-depth look at the best of the world's culture
World Service,·22 episodes
Examining the successful, global industry of telenovelas
2/2 programmes on the global success and appeal of telenovelas
A look at the Swahili influenced music scene in Zanzibar
The search for music in praise of Krishna in India
The roots of the Civil Rights Movement in USA and the songs which galvanised it
The family, cultural and artistic roots of dancer Akram Khan
Choreographer Akram Khan explores the tension between roots and rootlessness
A look at 'Death of a Salesman' by Arthur Miller
Exploring 'the theatre of the absurd' in the plays of Samuel Barclay Beckett
A guide to the world of science fiction and short story writer Philip K. Dick
Exploring the symbolism of the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm
How an encounter with the art of Rembrandt inspires a composer to create a piece of music
Composer Guy Barker continues his encounter with the 17th century Dutch painter, Rembrandt
Discussing the life and work of German playwright Bertolt Brecht
The impact of Bertolt Brecht today as he continues to be seen as 'a symbol of resistance'
An interview with the ground-breaking Iraqi-born architect
Interview with the director who stages silent operas and 7 day plays
Exploring the comedy of Iran with comedian Omid Djalili
A look at fighting noise with noise, technology and legislation
The Venezuelan sistema in action at a children's music centre in Caracas, Venezuela
A look at the world-wide appeal of the TV comedy drama M*A*S*H
A look at the popular Chinese TV programme 'Dream of the Red Chamber'
