The Essay Episodes Available now
3 Nijinsky—Ten Artists that Shook the World
3/10 Former ballerina Deborah Bull on Nijinsky and the impact of his ballet The Rite of Spring.
2 John Reed, Eye-Witness—Ten Artists that Shook the World
2/10 Historian Helen Rappaport reappraises American eyewitness to the Revolution, John Reed.
1 Choices—Ten Artists that Shook the World
1/10 Writer Martin Sixsmith considers how the Russian Revolution affected choices for artists.
Poppies—The Meaning of Flowers - Series 2
Fiona Stafford explores why poppies are a globally significant flower.
Lavender—The Meaning of Flowers - Series 2
Fiona Stafford explores why Lavender is now more popular than ever after 2000 years.
Daffodils—The Meaning of Flowers - Series 2
Fiona Stafford reveals that daffodils are awash with literary surprises, and are not Welsh
Orchids—The Meaning of Flowers - Series 2
Fiona Stafford studies orchids, the largest flowering plant family, and a UK favourite.
Bluebells—The Meaning of Flowers - Series 2
Bluebells are a British icon, voted our favourite flower but now a besieged Brexit symbol.
Garth Greenwell—Stories That Sing
The journey of an awkward teenager in Kentucky towards opera and literature.
Rachel Cooke—Stories That Sing
Rachel Cooke examines the trappings that surround opera-going.
