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Goodbye Renaissance: Waldemar Januszczak drills to the heart of Mannerism, asking when did it happen, what were its characteristics and what did it achieve? (1 of 3)

Revisit the career of Mary Cassatt through prints, pastels and paintings, exploring the often-overlooked Impressionist's influence on how women appear in art.

Experts examine 'The Kiss' - Gustav Klimt's iconic painting from the early 20th century - and establish just what makes it such an enduring, endearing piece.

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Kate Bryan explores a vast collection of work at The Hepworth Wakefield by its namesake - sculptor, Barbara Hepworth.

Through a combination of interviews and studio reconstructions, recount the gripping stories behind those who have excavated and stolen masterpieces. (3 of 4)

The Vyne: Tour this 16th-century house in Sherborne St John, which dates back to the reign of Henry VIII. It was given to the National Trust in 1958. Narrated by Nigel Havers. (S1, ep 3)

Kate Bryan's exploration takes her to the 18th and 19th centuries, and she discovers how one invention - the camera - changed portraiture forever. (S1, ep 2)

Behind the curtain with English National Ballet and their world premiere of a brand-new production of Nutcracker.

Pushing Colour in Portraiture: Learn how to experiment with your palette and crank up the chroma with Portrait Artist of the Year Series 4 artist Tom Croft. (S1, ep 37)

Creating Textures in Charcoal Landscapes: A champion of charcoal, artist Stuart Jarvis shares his love of the medium and how to use it in your landscapes. (S1, ep 38)

Sound Machine: Klausner is a botanist who has invented a machine that can translate the sounds of trees and plants into intelligible speech, but he is shocked by what he hears. (S4, ep 7)

Never Speak Ill of the Dead: David is accused of murder when his wife Irene vanishes. Her promiscuous lifestyle made her the talk of the town, but the gossip has escalated. (S4, ep 8)

Guilty Witness: When the Cranes hear the Verbers locked in a fierce argument in the apartment above, the disappearance of Mr Verber the next day raises eyebrows. (S1, ep 12)

Santa Claus and the Tenth Avenue Kid: While working as a department store Santa Claus, a paroled convict tries to help a troubled boy. (S1, ep 13)

A closer look at the life and career of Faye Dunaway, the Oscar-winning actress known for her roles in Bonnie and Clyde, The Thomas Crown Affair, Chinatown and Network. (S9, ep 11)

Elvis Presley: Film revealing how the King created his seminal debut album. Sam Phillips, Keith Richards and BB King are among those discussing the album and its far-reaching influence.

Best Policy: Harry's integrity and hard work have earned him a promotion at the bank. But despite his immaculate accounts, Harry is accused of embezzlement. (S4, ep 9)

Last Bottle in the World: Kyros plans on giving his wife a priceless bottle of wine for their anniversary. But he has no intention of drinking to her health. (S4, ep 10)

How to Get Rid of Your Wife: Henpecked husband Gerald Swinney devises a plan to rid himself of his wife and start over again, leading to unexpected consequences. (S2, ep 11)

Kate Bryan explores 20th-century portraiture, examining depictions of war poets and Queen Elizabeth II. Jim Moir drops in to discuss his favourite work. (S1, ep 3)

A look at the life and career of Vincent Price, the suavely menacing star of numerous horror films including House of Wax and The Abominable Dr Phibes. (S9, ep 12)

Cush Jumbo, Baaba Maal, Carly Paoli: A new group of artists aim to impress with a portrait of three well-known celebrities. (S11, ep 2)

Kindly Dig Your Grave: The unscrupulous Madame La Grue runs an art gallery, exploiting young artists. But she finally gets her comeuppance. (S4, ep 11)

Completely Foolproof: Wealthy New Yorker Joe Brisson is a self-made man with a plan to kill his disgruntled wife. Unfortunately for him, she has some deadly plans of her own. (S4, ep 12)

The Cheney Vase: After being fired from his job at an art museum, Lyle Endicott must come up with a plan to keep himself afloat. (S1, ep 14)

A Bullet For Baldwin: When a worker is fired from his job, he shoots his boss, but when he returns to the office his boss is alive, and has no recollection of the incident. (S1, ep 15)

From Alien and The Elephant Man to Harry Potter, this is a look at the life and hugely successful career of the British actor. (S13, ep 13)

Ian Fleming to James Bond: Ian Fleming's remarkable life, James Bond's effect on literature and film and Bond's influence on actual intelligence. (S1, ep 3)

Marilyn Monroe is the defining icon of the 50s. A shining example of the American dream. However, as the decade continued, the myth of Marilyn and the American Dream seemed to crumble.

A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning director behind The Sound of Music, West Side Story and Star Trek: The Motion Picture. (S3, ep 7)