Artsworld

Series following the work of artists. Featuring Maggi Hambling, famous for her trenchant views on art and the energy and vigour of her paintings and sculptures

The celebrated Argentinian pianist plays Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G, from the Alte Oper Frankfurt. Charles Dutoit conducts the Orchestre National de France

Kevin Spacey narrates a documentary on the life of movie star Steve McQueen, with contributions from the actor’s wives, friends and colleagues

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

The moving story of a girl growing up in imperial Tunisia in the palace where her mother was in service. Years later she is prompted by the prince’s death to return to the now rundown palace, where images of her earlier life come flooding back: the drudgery of servitude, communal singing and dancing, and her devoted mother, whose less appealing duties included servicing the prince’s sexual needs

A behind the scenes look at the world’s great orchestras in rehearsal. Conductor Valery Gergiev works with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra to prepare a performance of Prokofiev’s Scythian Suite

Profile of Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida, featuring an atmospheric evocation of his masterpiece The Wind Combs

Hermes Pan was the first cinema choreographer, collaborating with Astaire and Rogers besides many other famous Hollywood dancers. From his home in Beverley Hills, he recalls the heyday of the musical comedy

A concert performance by the acclaimed jazz singer

Ids Van der Krieke plays the title role in this moving four-part dramatisation of the last days of the great artist’s life