mardi 29 novembre 2016

Namibia's 'unique' saxophonist Suzy Essies

Suzy Essies is a saxophonist from Namibia who has played with Nigerian superstar Wizkid and South Africa’s Jimmy Dludlu. Namibia's 'unique' saxophonist Suzy Essies

Has Beethoven hit a false note?

Our guests disagree over the authenticity of a Beethoven manuscript Has Beethoven hit a false note?

Usain Bolt and stars hit red carpet for documentary film

Usain Bolt was flanked by dancers as he and other stars attended the world premiere of his documentary I Am Bolt in London on Monday. Usain Bolt and stars hit red carpet for documentary film

lundi 28 novembre 2016

There's a second Corbyn Christmas record

Corbyn the Musical creator Bobby Friedman on the You Needed a Hero, You Got Corbyn track. There's a second Corbyn Christmas record

The film about 'boxing's greatest comeback'

Vinny Paz's story is told in the film Bleed for This, produced by Martin Scorsese The film about 'boxing's greatest comeback'

Ed Balls on Strictly: His best moments

Strictly Come Dancing: Watch highlights of Ed Balls dancing Ed Balls on Strictly: His best moments

You Me at Six's Josh Franceschi to music ticket touts

A musician calls for ticket sellers who "force fans to pay hiked-up prices" to be jailed. You Me at Six's Josh Franceschi to music ticket touts

dimanche 27 novembre 2016

100 Women 2016: Alicia Keys on why a 'girl can't be herself'

I'm disappointed so much hateful rhetoric, sexism and intolerance is rewarded with the Presidency. 100 Women 2016: Alicia Keys on why a 'girl can't be herself'

samedi 26 novembre 2016

Shifting sculptures: The dismantling a mother and child

Graffiti artist Kaws’ massive cartoon characters are leaving their home of 10 months at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Shifting sculptures: The dismantling a mother and child

vendredi 25 novembre 2016

Another spin for the jukebox?

Keep hold of your vinyl records - a company in Leeds says jukeboxes are making a comeback. Another spin for the jukebox?

Composer of the Rocky theme and a former boxer celebrate the art of the entrance song

Composer of the Rocky theme and a former boxer celebrate the art of the entrance song Composer of the Rocky theme and a former boxer celebrate the art of the entrance song

New wave of Birmingham rappers fired up by Lady Leshurr

One of the UK's biggest rap stars Lady Leshurr is inspiring a new wave of MC's from her home city which is hosting a music festival. New wave of Birmingham rappers fired up by Lady Leshurr

Comedian Stewart Lee on manners in comedy and politics

Comedian Stewart Lee tells Andrew Neil why he is polite to people he does not agree with. Comedian Stewart Lee on manners in comedy and politics

jeudi 24 novembre 2016

The fashion designer whose creations are made from paper

A Congolese fashion designer is finding fame - making clothes out of paper. The fashion designer whose creations are made from paper

Bob Dylan's guitarist on the night he went electric

Robbie Robertson was in Bob Dylan's band on the famous night of the Judas heckle, he tells Andy Kershaw what really happened. Bob Dylan's guitarist on the night he went electric

Redrawing women: Tackling sexism in comics

Women are fighting back against sexism in an industry steeped in a history of hyper-sexualised female characters. Redrawing women: Tackling sexism in comics

mercredi 23 novembre 2016

Panfilov's 28 Men: Is Russian war movie the whole story?

A new film has gone on release in Russia retelling one of the best-known stories of Soviet heroism in World War Two. But how much of it is true? Panfilov's 28 Men: Is Russian war movie the whole story?

Stars do the mannequin challenge at the White House

Stars of screen and sport mark a visit to the White House with a mannequin challenge. Stars do the mannequin challenge at the White House

mardi 22 novembre 2016

Barack Obama 'chokes up' giving Ellen DeGeneres 'Medal of Freedom'

US President Barack Obama gets 'choked up' giving Ellen DeGeneres the 'Medal of Freedom' award. Barack Obama 'chokes up' giving Ellen DeGeneres 'Medal of Freedom'

Obama's jokes at presidential medal winners' expense

Barack Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to some famous faces - and makes a few jokes at their expense. Obama's jokes at presidential medal winners' expense

Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard appear at Allied premiere.

Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard attend the premiere of their latest film Allied. Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard appear at Allied premiere.

Gordon-Levitt on playing Snowden

What's it like to play Edward Snowden? Joseph Gordon-Levitt tells BBC Newsnight's Stephen Smith. Gordon-Levitt on playing Snowden

Opera behind bars

A maximum security prison in upstate New York is being introduced to opera Opera behind bars

100 Women: Jeanette Winterson helps children rewrite Cinderella

UK author Jeanette Winterson helps school children re-imagine the fairy tale for a new generation. 100 Women: Jeanette Winterson helps children rewrite Cinderella

lundi 21 novembre 2016

Doctor Who missing episode restored after 50 years

A Doctor Who story is restored 50 years after going missing. Doctor Who missing episode restored after 50 years

Parkinson: You wanted somehow to cuddle Ali

Michael Parkinson describes boxer Muhammad Ali as 'beautiful' Parkinson: You wanted somehow to cuddle Ali

American Music Awards: The best bits

Highlights from the 2016 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. American Music Awards: The best bits

Selena Gomez says she was 'broken' by depression

Pop star Selena Gomez addresses her struggle with depression and anxiety while receiving the best female prize at the American Music Awards. Selena Gomez says she was 'broken' by depression

samedi 19 novembre 2016

Hamilton musical cast deliver message to Mike Pence, Vice President-elect

The cast of the Broadway musical Hamilton address Vice President-elect Mike Pence who was in the audience. Hamilton musical cast deliver message to Mike Pence, Vice President-elect

vendredi 18 novembre 2016

Iconic Marilyn Monroe dress fetches $4.8m at auction

The dress worn by Marilyn Monroe as she sang "Happy Birthday Mr President" to John F Kennedy has been sold at auction for $4.8m (£3.9m). Iconic Marilyn Monroe dress fetches $4.8m at auction

Dazzling night for Children in Need

Highlights from this year's BBC Children in Need appeal, which has raised a record total of £46.6m Dazzling night for Children in Need

What stories should African novelists tell?

Top African writers at Nigeria's Ake Arts festival give the BBC their take on what stories need to be told. What stories should African novelists tell?

Children in Need hosts pay tribute to Sir Terry Wogan

This year's Children in Need opens with an emotional tribute to the late Sir Terry Wogan from hosts Tess Daly and Greg James. Children in Need hosts pay tribute to Sir Terry Wogan

Chinese social media star faked good deeds

A Chinese social media star, famous for live streaming himself giving away money, has been revealed to have been faking his acts of generosity. Chinese social media star faked good deeds

Robert Glasper: Battling 'the jazz police'

The Grammy Award-winning American jazz pianist and record producer talks about making jazz that sounds like 2016. Robert Glasper: Battling 'the jazz police'

Balls: I'll be coming down a rope in Blackpool

Ed Balls looks ahead to Blackpool Week on Strictly Come Dancing Balls: I'll be coming down a rope in Blackpool

Shakespeare show blurs lines of reality

Shakespeare's Tempest is given a mixed reality makeover by the Royal Shakespeare Company. Shakespeare show blurs lines of reality

jeudi 17 novembre 2016

Sir Terence Conran on the newly refurbished Design Museum

David Sillito visits London's newly refurbished Design Museum, and speaks to designer Sir Terence Conran. Sir Terence Conran on the newly refurbished Design Museum

How has London's famous skyline been modelled?

The world's biggest Lego shop has opened in London with models of the city's landmarks - but how else has the capital been recreated? How has London's famous skyline been modelled?

Leonardo DiCaprio arrives in Edinburgh

Leonardo DiCaprio stops to sign autographs outside an Edinburgh restaurant in what is thought to be his first visit to Scotland. Leonardo DiCaprio arrives in Edinburgh

Ed Balls shares his Gangnam Style skills

Ed Balls gives Today programme presenter Nick Robinson a lesson on Gangnam Style Ed Balls shares his Gangnam Style skills

Human Rights lawyer wins 2016 Baillie Gifford prize

The winner of the 2016 Baillie Gifford prize for non-fiction talks about his book East West Street. Human Rights lawyer wins 2016 Baillie Gifford prize

Bourne: Red Shoes twenty years in the making

The Red Shoes dance film comes to the stage Bourne: Red Shoes twenty years in the making

Marilyn Monroe's dress and other auction highlights

As Marilyn Monroe's "Happy Birthday Mr President" dress goes up for auction, we take a look at some other auctioned gems. Marilyn Monroe's dress and other auction highlights

Crown writer: 'History is quite an elastic business'

Peter Morgan writer of The Crown explains the difficulties of dramatising history Crown writer: 'History is quite an elastic business'

mercredi 16 novembre 2016

China traffic dance video goes viral

A video showing a group of women dancing next to their cars in northern China has gone viral. China traffic dance video goes viral

Eddie Redmayne on Fantastic Beasts and Daniel Radcliffe

Eddie Redmayne on his new film Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them, plus Daniel Radcliffe's costume jealousy. Eddie Redmayne on Fantastic Beasts and Daniel Radcliffe

mardi 15 novembre 2016

BBC newsroom does #MannequinChallenge

The BBC newsroom does the #MannequinChallenge, featuring BBC Children in Need's Pudsey. BBC newsroom does #MannequinChallenge

JK Rowling at Fantastic Beasts premiere: 'It was an accident'

Harry Potter author JK Rowling talks about her new film Fantastic Beasts and her "amazing" career. JK Rowling at Fantastic Beasts premiere: 'It was an accident'

How this singer got magic nod from JK Rowling

Emmi was handpicked by JK Rowling to sing the song for the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. How this singer got magic nod from JK Rowling

Bono given Glamour award

Glamour magazine honoured U2 frontman Bono on its annual Women of the Year list, giving him Man of the Year award. Bono given Glamour award

lundi 14 novembre 2016

Ronnie O'Sullivan on growing up in Soho

The snooker champion recalls his dad's sex shops and the first snooker club he played in. Ronnie O'Sullivan on growing up in Soho

dimanche 13 novembre 2016

Jeremy Clarkson: Top Gear problems got 'bigger and bigger'

Former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson says times were "tricky" in the run-up to the BBC dropping him from the show. Jeremy Clarkson: Top Gear problems got 'bigger and bigger'

samedi 12 novembre 2016

Scientists step into dance world at The Royal Ballet

The Royal Ballet and the School of Sport, Health and Applied Science (SHAS) at St Mary’s University, Twickenham have joined forces to deliver sports science support to dancers. Scientists step into dance world at The Royal Ballet

Photographing Cuba without cliches

Photographer Susan S. Bank wants to portray Cuba's people not as romantic figures but in the harsh realities they inhabit. Photographing Cuba without cliches

Sting tribute for Bataclan victims

Pop star Sting played a concert to mark the reopening of Paris' Bataclan venue, a year after the terrorist attack there. Sting tribute for Bataclan victims

vendredi 11 novembre 2016

Emeli Sande on her songwriting

Singer and songwriter Emeli Sande on how she writes her music. Emeli Sande on her songwriting

Nigel Kennedy's fist bump joy

Nigel Kennedy and Nick Robinson celebrate a perfect programme ending Nigel Kennedy's fist bump joy

Elton John on his photography exhibition at Tate Modern

Elton John's photography exhibition goes on display at the Tate Modern. Elton John on his photography exhibition at Tate Modern

The Cohen concert that cheered a Chancellor up

Alistair Darling remembers the singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen The Cohen concert that cheered a Chancellor up

Donald Trump waxwork created at London's Madame Tussauds

Artists at Madame Tussauds in London are preparing a wax figure of President-elect Donald Trump. Donald Trump waxwork created at London's Madame Tussauds

Leonard Cohen: A look back at the late singer's songs

Remembering Leonard Cohan, who has died at the age of 82. Leonard Cohen: A look back at the late singer's songs

Hallelujah producer: Working with Leonard Cohen

Hallelujah producer on the Leonard Cohen album that almost didn't get released Hallelujah producer: Working with Leonard Cohen

jeudi 10 novembre 2016

Sir Elton John's photography collection goes on display

An exhibition of photographs from Sir Elton John's collection have gone on show at Tate Modern. Sir Elton John's photography collection goes on display

Sir Cliff Richard on 'two years of hell'

The singer, who's suing the BBC, said he wants the law to protect people falsely accused in cases of historical sexual abuse. Sir Cliff Richard on 'two years of hell'

Vaults: Who are the band on the John Lewis advert?

Who are the band on the John Lewis Christmas advert? Vaults: Who are the band on the John Lewis advert?

Kate Bush speaks exclusively to BBC 6 Music

Kate Bush speaks exclusively to BBC 6 Music Kate Bush speaks exclusively to BBC 6 Music

mardi 8 novembre 2016

Eddie Redmayne talks about the first time he met J.K Rowling

Oscar winning actor Eddie Redmayne talks about the first time he met J.K Rowling. Eddie Redmayne talks about the first time he met J.K Rowling

Why is the performance artist being accused of Satanism?

How did performance artist, Marina Abramovic get mixed up in Hillary Clinton’s email leak which resulted in being accused of Satanism? Why is the performance artist being accused of Satanism?

lundi 7 novembre 2016

Bruce Springsteen says Hillary Clinton is a 'clear choice'

Bruce Springsteen says "the choice couldn't be clearer" a rally in Philadelphia in support of Hillary Clinton. Bruce Springsteen says Hillary Clinton is a 'clear choice'

Veteran broadcaster Sir Jimmy Young dies aged 95

The long-serving DJ, who spent almost three decades at BBC Radio 2, died "peacefully at home" on Monday afternoon with his wife Alicia by his side, a family spokesman said. Veteran broadcaster Sir Jimmy Young dies aged 95

dimanche 6 novembre 2016

Ode to Exmoor

6000 poems written by visitors to Exmoor National Park have been collected in poetry boxes. Ode to Exmoor

Democratic VP pick Tim Kaine jams with Jon Bon Jovi

Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Kaine jams with rock singer Jon Bon Jovi in Florida. Democratic VP pick Tim Kaine jams with Jon Bon Jovi

Katy Perry joins Clinton on stage

Hillary Clinton has been speaking at an event in Pennsylvania - appearing alongside singer and Democrat supporter, Katy Perry. Katy Perry joins Clinton on stage

samedi 5 novembre 2016

Cinema where Delhi's homeless people 'feel free'

Makeshift cinemas are providing entertainment and relaxation to some of the homeless people in Delhi, India. Cinema where Delhi's homeless people 'feel free'

US election 2016: Beyoncé and Jay Z turn out for Hillary Clinton

US Presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton got support from husband-and-wife music stars, Jay Z and Beyoncé. Her rival Donald Trump wasn't impressed. US election 2016: Beyoncé and Jay Z turn out for Hillary Clinton

vendredi 4 novembre 2016

Bob the street cat's acting debut

A Street Cat Named Bob had its royal premiere in London, but can the cat act? Bob the street cat's acting debut

Author and former MI6 man Freddie Forsyth talks spying

Author and former MI6 man Freddie Forsyth on spies keeping secrets in modern times. Author and former MI6 man Freddie Forsyth talks spying

Johnny Marr on The Smiths: Could they re-form?

Could The Smiths get back together? Johnny Marr tells BBC Newsnight he did discuss it with Morrissey. Johnny Marr on The Smiths: Could they re-form?

Watchmen's Alan Moore on capitalism

Graphic novelist Alan Moore pinpoints the bridge where capitalism started Watchmen's Alan Moore on capitalism

jeudi 3 novembre 2016

Robbie Williams reveals daughter's reaction to Knebworth gig

As Robbie Williams releases his 12th album and is honoured with a BRITs Icon Award, he reveals how family changed him. Robbie Williams reveals daughter's reaction to Knebworth gig

'Missing' Avengers episode found

BBC Newsnight shows exclusive footage of a "missing" episode of the Avengers, Tunnel of Fear. 'Missing' Avengers episode found

mercredi 2 novembre 2016

Meghan Markle: Is this Prince Harry's girlfriend?

What do we know about Meghan Markle, who is rumoured to be dating Prince Harry? Meghan Markle: Is this Prince Harry's girlfriend?

Could shorthand be relegated to the history books?

The journalism training council - NCTJ - says shorthand will no longer be compulsory for all its students. Could shorthand be relegated to the history books?

PMQs: Corbyn tells May to watch I Daniel Blake film

The Labour leader says the PM should watch the Palme D'Or winning film, I Daniel Blake. PMQs: Corbyn tells May to watch I Daniel Blake film

How many BBC TV theme tunes do you know?

Moscow correspondent Steve Rosenberg plays 10 BBC TV theme tunes on the piano. Can you correctly guess them all? How many BBC TV theme tunes do you know?

The Crown: Netflix premiers Queen Elizabeth II drama

Louise Minchin speaks to the stars of the new Netflix drama, The Crown, which centres on Queen Elizabeth II and life at Buckingham Palace. The Crown: Netflix premiers Queen Elizabeth II drama

Peter Stringfellow: I was the rebel of Sheffield

Nightclub mogul Peter Stringfellow says he was the rebel of Sheffield when he started out. Peter Stringfellow: I was the rebel of Sheffield

Celebrity hairdresser Sam McKnight on styling the stars

Celebrity hairdresser Sam McKnight, who has worked with Kate Moss, Uma Thurman and Princess Diana, is about to open a show of his 40 year career in hairdressing. Celebrity hairdresser Sam McKnight on styling the stars

mardi 1 novembre 2016

David Bowie's art on show ahead of Sotheby's auction

Much of David Bowie's personal art collection is going on show ahead of an auction at Sotheby's. David Bowie's art on show ahead of Sotheby's auction

Madeleine Peyroux: 'I don't think in terms of record sales'

Jazz singer and composer Madeleine Peyroux talks about her new music and why she doesn't read reviews of her work. Madeleine Peyroux: 'I don't think in terms of record sales'