The Laius Complex

Paul Allen argues that the downfall of Oedipus was the fault of his father, Laius.

• 20 mins

Clandon Park, Surrey

Katie Derham, Lars Tharp and Katherine Sharp take a tour of the treasures of Clandon Park.

• 20 mins

Ham House, Surrey

Katie Derham is joined by Lars Tharp and curator Victoria Bradley for a tour of Ham House.

• 20 mins

Tredegar House, Gwent

Katie Derham tours Tredegar House in Wales with Lars Tharp and the NT's Derw Thomas.

• 20 mins

I Predict a Riot

Ivan Hewett explores the myths that surround the first performance of The Rite of Spring.

• 20 mins

Are You Sleeping, Brother John

Peggy Reynolds explores the story of the children's song Frere Jacques.

• 20 mins

Going Underground

Petroc Trelawny experiences the compelling sounds of the London Underground.

• 20 mins

The Trials of the Chorus Master

Chorus masters reveal how the unsung heroes feel when a star conductor receives the glory.

• 20 mins

Stormy Weather

Suzy Klein explores composers' orchestral depictions of weather.

• 20 mins

20/07/2013

Roger Parker, Flora Willson and Semyon Bychkov explore Verdi's attitude to religion.

• 20 mins

The Soviet Valkyrie

Historian Philip Bullock explores the staging of Die Walkure at the Bolshoi in 1940.

• 20 mins

Ravel's Bolero

Ravel's Bolero: an early sign of dementia or a musical genius working under pressure?

• 20 mins

When Tolkien Stole Wagner's Ring

Susan Hitch explores connections between Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and Wagner's Ring.

• 20 mins

British Wagnerism

Simon Russell Beale explores the impact of Wagner on fin-de-siecle British culture.

• 20 mins

The Rise of the Cossacks

Alexander Kan investigates how Cossacks have been portrayed in art, literature, and music.

• 20 mins

Wagner in France

Wagner's relationship with French music and ideas. Tim Blanning and Sarah Hibberd discuss.

• 20 mins

The Planets

Music journalist Paul Morley describes finally seeing the future in Holst's The Planets.

• 20 mins

This Country Called Russia

Lesley Chamberlain tells the story of the Red Princess, Sofka Skipworth.

• 20 mins

What Visions Have I Seen

Folklorist Steve Roud surveys the summer customs of Britain.

• 25 mins

Elgar and Bantock in Birmingham

Fiona Clampin tells the story of two Birmingham professors of music: Elgar and Bantock.

• 20 mins

The Albertopolis of the South

Lesley Chamberlain on Prince Albert's German recreation of Britain in the Great Exhibition

• 35 mins

The Music of Radio Times

As Radio Times reaches 90, Simon Elmes explores the musical world celebrated in its pages.

• 20 mins

Friedrich Nietzsche's Horrible Music

Tom Service finds out about the music composed by philosopher Friedrich Nietszche.

• 20 mins

Feeding the Bears

Writer and former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen explores the world of bears.

• 20 mins

Conversations with Directors and Film Composers

James Horner

Tom Service is joined by ten-time Academy Award-nominated composer James Horner.

• 20 mins

Conversations with Directors and Film Composers

Carter Burwell

Tom Service talks to Carter Burwell, famed for scoring the films of the Coen brothers.

• 20 mins

Conversations with Directors and Film Composers

Ken Loach and George Fenton

Tom Service is joined by celebrated film director Ken Loach and composer George Fenton.

• 20 mins

Conversations with Directors and Film Composers

Baz Luhrmann, Craig Armstrong

Tom Service talks to director Baz Luhrmann and composer Craig Armstrong.

• 20 mins

Sound and Fury

Trevor Cox on how soundscapes and sound effects are used to create emotion in the cinema.

• 20 mins

An Interview with Neil Tennant

Singer Neil Tennant, who grew up in North Shields, talks to Philip Dodd about his career.

• 20 mins