When Julie Walters Met Willy Russell
Artsnight - S4 - E3
Julie Walters, one of Britain's most popular actresses, meets Willy Russell, to find out how a 15-year-old dropout from a working-class suburb of Liverpool became one of the most successful playwrights in the history of modern British theatre.
Artsnight: Season 4 - 5 Episode s
4x1 - Poets at the BBC
October 1, 2016
A look through the BBC archives to show how bards turned into broadcasters, featuring some of the most beloved poets Britain has produced.
4x2 - Michael Palin Meets Jan Morris
October 8, 2016
Michael Palin travels to north Wales to interview legendary travel writer Jan Morris.
4x3 - When Julie Walters Met Willy Russell
October 15, 2016
Julie Walters, one of Britain's most popular actresses, meets Willy Russell, to find out how a 15-year-old dropout from a working-class suburb of Liverpool became one of the most successful playwrights in the history of modern British theatre.
4x4 - The Man Booker Prize 2016
October 22, 2016
David Baddiel introduces the six novels on the 2016 Man Booker Prize shortlist.
4x5 - 2016 The Year of King Lear
October 29, 2016
A look at why Lear resonates so deeply with contemporary audiences.