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Short, animated poems, specially commissioned to bring the work of the 2022 BBC Words First finalists to the screen.
Series 1: Serendipity (3 mins)
- Angelou on BurnsA kindred spirit. The poet’s pilgrimage to Scotland to celebrate the Bard of Ayrshire48 mins
- Maya Angelou at the BBCPoet, singer, activist. A nostalgic look at the inspiring life and career of Maya Angelou58 mins
- Ethel & ErnestRaymond Briggs’ chronicle of the 20th century – from World War II to the moon landings1h 26m
- Burns Night 2026Marti Pellow and a star line‑up lead a contemporary celebration of Scotland’s bard59 mins
- Windrush: Portraits of a GenerationA lasting memorial to honour a generation that gave so much, as commissioned by the King1h 14m
- Whose Doctor WhoA classic documentary from 1977, introduced by Melvyn Bragg51 mins
- Dance PassionCorey Baker’s film rallies dancers, drones, precision drivers and a closed track.5 mins
- Talking Doctor WhoA timey-wimey trip through amazing archive, with personal reflections from David Tennant59 mins
- Alexander Pope: Rediscovering a GeniusDocudrama that recounts the astonishing life story of a forgotten genius.50 mins
- Joan Bakewell at the BBCThe voice of a generation reflects on her career, life and love for good conversation29 mins
- The Unseen Alistair CookeBehind the words - wit, warmth and complexity of a writer whose influence still resonates59 mins
- What Do Artists Do All Day?A rare insight into contemporary artist Michael Craig-Martin at work in his London studio.29 mins
