Passions - Season 2
Season 2
Episodes
Richard Pryor by Romesh Ranganathan
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan explores the genius of his idol Richard Pryor, heading to Los Angeles to talk to those who knew him best about his turbulent life and career.
Philip Larkin by Andrew Motion
Former poet laureate Sir Andrew Motion heads to Hull to explore Philip Larkin's extraordinary - and sometimes controversial - legacy.
Barry Humphries on the Music Hitler Banned
Comedian Barry Humphries examines the innovative and powerful music and art of the post-World War I Weimar Republic.
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor by Chi-Chi Nwanoku
Chineke! orchestra founder Chi-chi Nwanoku pays tribute to Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, who overcame extreme racial prejudice to become one of England's finest composers.
Puccini by Andrea Colombini
As he prepares to stage La Boheme in the city of Lucca, Italy, conductor Andrea Colombini embarks on a mission to find out more about his idol Giacomo Puccini and his music.
I Hate Jane Austen
Jane Austen is one of Britain's finest authors. Right? Not according to Giles Coren. Here, Giles states why this national treasure was merely a 19th century chick lit hack.
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