Arts
Al Purdy found his poetic voice in a cabin he built in the woods. This cabin became a mecca for the pioneers of...
Astronaut Alan Bean documents the Apollo missions through out-of-this-world paintings.
Combining history and travel, this series gives viewers a tour of the world's most breathtaking man-made treasures....
Dr James Fox looks at the art and history of Japan, and learns about brush-painting, block-printing, bonsai-trimming...
While one of the world's most beautiful women, Hedy Lamarr, starred on screens in Hollywood during the day, she...
British actress Sheila Hancock sets out to discover what inspired the Bronte sisters to write novels seemingly...
Discover a handful of Africa's artists, from scultpors to painters, to those working in theatre and some that even...
Delve into the creations and inspirations of Asia Pacific's most exciting artists, from China to South Korea to...
Explore the movers and shakers of the European art community as Brilliant Ideas presents the stories of the most...
Discover two of Latin America’s greatest artists, Abraham Cruzvillegas and Damian Ortega. Explore their work and...
From sculptors to painters to performance and beyond, discover some of the UK's most prolific artists with these...
Delve into the minds and studios of some of America's most acclaimed artistic visionaries and find out how they use...
This documentary traces the life and work of C.D. Hoy, one of Canada's most famous early photographers.
From Los Angeles to Vancouver, this documentary showcases the pioneers of West Coast Modernist Architecture and the...
Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould return to investigate the mysteries of alleged paintings by John Constable, Tom Roberts...
Clockwork Orange, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Last Tango in Paris and more. Go behind-the-scenes of some of the...
In the 50 years since he carved his first totem pole and saw it raised on Haida Gwaii, Robert Davidson has come to...
Loretta Todd profiles four contemporary female artists who seek to find a continuum from traditional to contemporary...
Architect Raymond Moriyama built the new Canadian War Museum. He has created an indelible symbolic experience that...
Watch as artists share an inspirational relationship with Canada's vast forests, prairies, mountains, and lakes that...
Leslie Caron is one of the last witnesses to the Golden Age of American cinema. Now, discover the secrets of her...
An intimate portrait of the life and career of legendary pianist Menahem Pressler.
A look at the history of neon, tracing its developments in art, architecture and commerce.
When the Totem Pole disappeared from the Haida landscape for more than a century, a 22-year-old carver named Robert...
Oscar Peterson's utter dedication to music took him to the pinnacle of international success and the depths of...
In this six-part series, expert writers and performers will revisit the authors' original manuscripts and letters to...
Acclaimed spoken word artist Shane Koyczan prepares for his most personal poem yet as he embarks on a journey to...
This six-part series showcases innovative Canadian photographers from across the creative spectrum.
Rock star and music aficionado Sami Yaffa journeys to the far reaches of the world to explore how music is the only...
A Time for Making focuses on the importance of artisans for BC's culture and economy. It peeks inside the studios...
This series follows five renowned photographers as they visit traditional communities with whom they have forged...
What's the role of an artist in society? Directors Tara Hungerford and Eric Hogan ask renowned BC artists and...
Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun is modern artist whose artistic influences come from his home in Vancouver, British...
Al Purdy found his poetic voice in a cabin he built in the woods. This cabin became a mecca for the pioneers of...
Nicholas Parsons explores the fine line between joy and melancholy in Edward Lear's writing.
Fake or Fortune?
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Gauguin
Expires on Aug 12
The team are on the trail of two pictures believed to be by Paul Gauguin - one of the giants of 19th-century art....
The Life I Love: The Pianist Menahem Pressler
Expires on Aug 13
An intimate portrait of the life and career of legendary pianist Menahem Pressler.
Around the World in 80 Treasures
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India to Sri Lanka
Expires on Aug 14
Fertility and sex get Dan Cruickshank's blood pumping as he grapples with a naked ten-armed goddess in Calcutta and...
The Art of Japanese Life
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Nature
Expires on Aug 14
Dr. James Fox journeys through Japan's mountainous forests and admires centuries-old bonsai as he explores the...