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Barry Cryer explores the life and career of the BAFTA-nominated stand-up star, who has also appeared in films such as Mrs Brown, The Last Samurai and Indecent Proposal. (S2, ep 11)

New. Step into a Welsh village at dawn as dreams, secrets and longing come alive in Dylan Thomas' lyrical masterpiece Under Milk Wood.

Uncover the genius of Fanny Mendelssohn, sister to world-renowned composer Felix, as her story is finally told - and her musical masterpiece is truly appreciated.

Trace the adventures, conquests, experiences and inventions that allowed this pepper to appear in the painting of the great 17th-century Spanish painter.

Arguably the greatest ever frontman, Freddie Mercury was a complete one-off. This is the Queen icon's story - told through the sale of his personal items at Sotheby's.

At the Lightroom in London, pianist Yuja Wang offers an extraordinary recital at the heart of the immersive exhibition devoted to David Hockney.

Red Sunset: Bob uses his skill on black canvas to create a glowing, fiery landscape with warm light illuminating trees in the foreground. (S9, ep 3)

Colour Mixing: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 17)

Painting Skies and Clouds: Live tutorials on aspects of painting given by Portrait Artist of The Year and Landscape Artist of The Year contestants. (S1, ep 18)

The Dirty Detail: Vietnam veteran Fred Pearson is a broken man after years of punishment from his sergeant. But years later, he gets his chance for revenge. (S7, ep 1)

The Best Chess Player In The World: To prove he is a gifted chess player, a man explains how he planned the perfect murder after discovering his wife was unfaithful. (S7, ep 2)

Flight to the East: A newsman taking a trip to Egypt describes his past connection with arms trafficking to a fellow passenger who knows part of his story is untrue. (S3, ep 25)

Bull in a China Shop: A homicide detective is befriended by four old women who invite him for tea and proceed to play out a variation of Arsenic and Old Lace for his benefit. (S3, ep 26)

A glimpse into the life and career of the Academy Award-winning Hollywood star, known for his excellent work in films such as Forrest Gump and The Green Mile. (S13, ep 1)

André Rieu is joined by his Johann Strauss Orchestra as he heads home to Maastricht to perform in front of thousands of fans in the town's historic square.

Proxy: Three men are being blackmailed by a woman for money. One day she is found murdered and the three worry that they will be suspected. Her chauffeur, however, has a plan. (S7, ep 3)

Have a Nice Death: A successful writer is being hounded by the feminist movement over his books. If only he was at home with his wife everything would be all right. Wouldn't it? (S7, ep 4)

The life story of the Tess of the d'Urbervilles author, examining the hardships that fuelled his transformation into one of the most celebrated poets.

A deep dive into the making of the critically acclaimed record considered one of the top reggae albums of all time from Bob Marley and The Wailers.

Denzel Washington: A look at the life and career of the two-time Academy Award-winning star of Glory, Training Day, Malcolm X and many more acclaimed films. (S13, ep 2)

Painting Alan Cumming: Join the 2014 winner as they paint and unveil their £10,000 commission to paint actor Alan Cumming for the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. (S2, ep 9)

Number Eight: A driver picks up a hitchhiker before hearing on the radio that a serial killer is on the loose. Is the man sitting next to him in the passenger seat the killer? (S7, ep 5)

The Last Of The Midnight Gardeners: An adulterous magazine editor launches a competition for a story involving the perfect murder. But life soon mirrors art. (S7, ep 6)

Disappearing Trick: A bookmaker blackmails a man who feigned death to collect insurance money, and finds the man's wife wants a share. (S3, ep 27)

Lamb to the Slaughter: When Mary Maloney's police chief husband is found dead, the police investigate and run into difficulties trying to find the murder weapon. (S3, ep 28)

The life story of the Tess of the d'Urbervilles author, examining the hardships that fuelled his transformation into one of the most celebrated poets.

New. Escape to the Italian Riviera with this production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, with a cast including Katherine Parkinson and John Heffernan.

Beautiful, talented, sombre and enigmatic, a troubled genius with a proclivity for solitude, Greta Garbo is still considered one of the greatest Hollywood actresses of all time.