Acclaimed poet Simon Armitage explores seven real-life World War I stories, each one culminating in a poem inspired by his research. Show more

Verity Sharp presents from the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow, which is paying tribute to singer-songwriter Nick Drake, 35 years since his death at just 26. Show more

A special edition marking the start of a landmark project in which the BBC and the British Museum focus on the span of human history through 100 objects held at the museum. Show more

Sue Perkins presents the first of three Culture Show specials from the Edinburgh Festival, featuring a major retrospective of Turner Prize-winning artist Martin Creed. Show more

For this Culture Show Special on the Man Booker Prize 2010, Tim Samuels visits the village of Comrie in Perthshire and asks the locals to give him their verdict on the shortlist. Show more

Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry explores London's Frieze Art Fair, now one of the most influential contemporary art fairs, presenting the highlights and special artworks. Show more

Actor Daniel Day Lewis gives a rare interview on the release of his latest film Nine, plus Andrew Graham Dixon looks back at the highlights of The Culture Show's year. Show more

A Culture Show special fronted by Kevin McCloud, which comes live from the Roundhouse in London for the announcement of the Royal Institute of British Architects' Stirling Prize. Show more

Mishal Husain presents the show from the new medieval and Renaissance Galleries at London's Victoria and Albert Museum. Featuring an exclusive performance from Public Image Ltd. Show more

Andrew Graham Dixon presents from the Old Vic, where Toby Young talks to artistic director Kevin Spacey. Mark Kermode talks to Peter Jackson about his new film The Lovely Bones. Show more

Art critic Matthew Collings celebrates the birthday of one of the most successful modern art museums in the world. With contributions from artists Tracey Emin and Grayson Perry. Show more

Tim Samuels visits the Scottish village of Comrie and asks the locals for their verdict on this year's Booker Prize shortlist, accompanied by several of the shortlisted authors. Show more

Kevin McCloud presents a live special for the biggest event in the architectural calendar - the announcement of the Royal Institute of British Architects' Stirling Prize. Show more

Andrew Marr interviews David Hockney about his exhibition A Bigger Picture, housed at the Royal Academy and made up of recent works depicting the landscape of his native Yorkshire. Show more

Mark Kermode meets the German film director and recipient of the BBC FOUR World Cinema Achievement Award, Werner Herzog. Show more

Germaine Greer meets artist Paula Rego and Andrew Graham-Dixon uncovers the secret of Velazquez's 'Lady with a Fan'. Plus reports on animated film 'Valiant' and the death of broadsheet newspapers. Show more

Director Martin Scorsese explains the influence of Caravaggio on his films, particularly with regard to light, shadow and realism. Plus Kazuo Ishiguro on his novel 'Never Let Me Go'. Show more

Lawrence Pollard reports on a new approach to public art being trialled in Bristol, with temporary exhibits taking the place of traditional permanent statues. Show more

A reminder of the genius of 17th century Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens. Franz Ferdinand reveal the ideas behind their songs, and the homeless stage an opera in Nottingham. Show more

Germaine Greer is among the women explaining what Mexican artist Frida Kahlo's work means to them, and singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright reveals how Verdi's music has influenced his career. Show more