Artsworld

Behind-the-scenes documentary series on artists, events and performers throughout Great Britain. This edition visits Graduate Fashion Week 2001, where the country’s best graduate fashion designers have the opportunity to show their work in a professional and ruthlessly competitive environment

Melvyn Bragg celebrates 25 years of the landmark arts magazine with a series of archive episodes. This edition profiles the great Jamaican bass Willard White

Jeanne Moreau and Claude Mann star in Jacques Demy’s extraordinary tale of love and obsession, played out against the glittering backdrop of the casinos on the French Riviera

Claudio Abbado conducts the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in a concert featuring the great composer’s works. Pianist Yevgeny Kissin and soprano Cheryl Studer take the spotlight in the Choral Fantasy. The programme also includes Wellingtons Sieg, Leonore Overture No 3, and the aria ‘Ah! Perfido’

The series profiling people involved in the arts focuses on sculptor Edward Wills, who discusses his models and his love affair with his craft and the human face

Series looking at the work of artists from the South West to celebrate the millennium. Featuring the works of eight different artists in Hestercombe gardens in Somerset

Swedish choreographer Mats Ek talks about his varied career and his approach to his art. Featuring excerpts from The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Carmen, Giselle and The House of Bernarda Alba. Contributors include Sylvie Guillem, Ivan Auzely, Niklas Ek and the choreographer’s wife Ana Laguna

Acclaimed Swedish choreographer Mats Ek’s version of the fiery tale of passion and murderous jealousy. From the Cullberg Ballet, award-winning dancer Ana Laguna stars as Carmen, with Ivan Auzely and Marc Hwang as the rival lovers. This production won the 1995 International Emmy Award

Profile of the prolific Australian playwright David Williamson, noted for his acute observations and biting humour. Including excerpts from his works such as ‘What if you Died Tomorrow?', ‘Money and Friends’ and ‘Emerald City’

Zulu musician Bethwel Mhlongo and his band Ubuhle Bembali (The Beauty of Flowers) explore the connection between the exuberant poetry of traditional Zulu songs and the harsh reality of life in South Africa which inspired them