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Andrew Marr investigates Winston Churchill's lifelong love of painting and reveals the ways in which his hobby helped...
In 1982,French President Mitterand declared that the site of the notorious Bastille prison would be transformed into an...
This documentary traces the life and work of C.D. Hoy, one of Canada's most famous early photographers.
Casting agent Marion Dougherty had a knack for discovering and casting talent for landmark films - James Dean, Warren...
A revolutionary when it came to city planning in the mid-century, Jane Jacobs became locked in an epic struggle over the...
Dance legend Darcey Bussell goes in search of the real story behind the fame and legacy of Fred Astaire.
Dance legend Darcey Bussell explores the life and story of ballerina Margot Fonteyn, uncovering a personal life that...
The extraordinary story and legacy of free-diver Jacques Mayol, whose life became the inspiration for Luc Besson's cult...
Join pianist Lang Lang as he tours China, receiving the same treatment usually reserved for pop stars. Aside from...
Using the street photography of Foncie Pulice, this documentary traces a timeline through the heart of Vancouver...
Garry Winogrand was a documentary photographer who, over three turbulent decades, became known for his images of life in...
Within 100 years of each other, despite being separated by thousands of miles, three of the greatest minds in history -...
Historian Bettany Hughes retraces the lives of three great thinkers whose ideas shaped the modern world - Karl Marx...
In the 50 years since he carved his first totem pole and saw it raised on Haida Gwaii, Robert Davidson has come to be...
An in-depth look at the work, life and times of the world-renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai.
Waldemar Januszczak looks at the life and work of an artist who became famous for bringing the Tudor age to life.
Jimmy Carter's lifelong passion for music and friendships with the likes of Bob Dylan, the Allman Brothers and Willie...
Filmmaker Cheryl Foggo re-examines the mythology surrounding John Ware, the Black cowboy who settled in Alberta before...
Mary Beard investigates the real Julius Caesar, separating fact from fiction and revealing how his influence is still...
An intimate portrait of the life and career of Hollywood screen legend Katherine Hepburn.
Never before has there been such a personal portrait of Leonard Bernstein, as told through his own words. Honest and...
Leslie Caron is one of the last witnesses to the Golden Age of American cinema. Discover the secrets of her work and...
Rembrandt is considered one of the most famous artists in European history, but his work was often misunderstood in his...
Canadian architect Raymond Moriyama overcame injustice and went on to design groundbreaking works including the Ontario...
Actress Mary Pickford soared to fame in the early days of silent film. When talking pictures made their appearance...
Mohawk filmmaker Courtney Montour shares the powerful story of activist Mary Two-Axe Earley, who fought for more than...
Is it possible to be Jewish and enjoy the music of an alleged anti-semite? Pianist-conductor Daniel Barenboim tackles...
Longtime friends Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright and Maggie Smith get together for tea and a chat...
When the Totem Pole disappeared from the Haida landscape for more than a century, a 22-year-old carver named Robert...
In interviews filmed after his fatal diagnosis, neurologist and author Oliver Sacks shares intimate details of his...
The defining face of the Arab world in the 1960s, Omar Sharif was a man full of contradictions, who loved playing bridge...
Rock Hudson was one of Hollywood's most iconic stars, but behind Hudson's public image was a private life full of...
Filmmaker Susan Dangel explores the life and story of Grammy-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin, who broke through barriers...
In Medieval and Tudor England there was no question in peoples' minds – men ruled and women didn't. Historian Helen...
Acclaimed spoken word artist Shane Koyczan prepares for his most personal poem yet as he embarks on a journey to...
The Bette Davis Story takes us on a psychological treasure hunt for the soul of a person so buried in contradiction and...
Hollywood icon Errol Flynn lived a short, flamboyant life, but there was a side of Flynn that is less well known - his...
The story of Charles Bedaux is parallelled against the backdrop of the Canadian Rockies where in 1934, he engineered an...
Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy arrived in 1970s Los Angeles and built a multi-million-dollar donut empire that scared Dunkin...
The resonance of Toni Morrison's work in today's America is explored through her seminal novel, Beloved, and the stories...
This intimate portrait explores the life of legendary dancer, director and choreographer Twyla Tharp, with a look at her...
Despite her young career, Vivica Genaux is one of the world's leading proponents of the Baroque and bel canto repertoire...
Described as our "our Van Gogh", Thomson's expressive and vibrant paintings of the northern landscape have become iconic...
Largely credited with the introduction of new-wave fashion to the mainstream, British designer and punk icon Vivienne...
This tongue-in-cheek account of Day's turbulent and successful life combines film clips, music and interviews for an...
One of the most powerful and controversial film critics of her time, Pauline Kael championed the New Hollywood cinema of...
An intimate portrait of Canada's most renowned artist and the expansive landscapes that inspired him.
Experts help illuminate moments in Winston Churchill's life that informed his decisions during the war, and how he...
The story of Magnum photographer Raghu Rai and his 50-year journey capturing the stories of India, told through the eyes...
Rembrandt's work is often erotically charged, stemming from his reputation as the city's most notorious marital...
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One Name's Enough
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Rembrandt's art is much loved and admired, but his remarkable life is less well known. 350 years after his death, his...
Andrew Marr on Churchill: Blood, Sweat and Oil Paint
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Andrew Marr investigates Winston Churchill's lifelong love of painting and reveals the ways in which his hobby helped...
Hokusai: Old Man Crazy to Paint
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An in-depth look at the work, life and times of the world-renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai.
Hokusai: Old Man Crazy to Paint
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An in-depth look at the work, life and times of the world-renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai.