Winter 2011

01 Grayson Perry and the Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman Episode 11st November 2011 Over two years Grayson Perry creates his most ambitious show at the British Museum, incorporating museum exhibits and 25 new works of art. 02 Simon and Garfunkel - The Harmony Game Episode 28th November 2011 Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel talk openly and eloquently about an extraordinarily creative period in their career - the making of Bridge Over Troubled Water. 03 Alan Ayckbourn - Greetings from Scarborough Episode 315th November 2011 Imagine sets out to discover why playwright Sir Alan Ayckbourn is so popular, and a chorus of distinguished fans explain why he must be recognised as one of the great dramatists. 04 Vidal Sassoon - A Cut Above Episode 422nd November 2011 Craig Teper's film charts the career of Vidal Sassoon, the man who invented the bob-cut and created one of the world's most recognisable beauty brands 05 The Lost Music of Rajasthan Episode 56th December 2011 The arts series takes a road trip round the desert state of Rajasthan, meeting musicians whose existence is under threat, including Bhopa bards and Gypsy dancers. 06 Books - The Last Chapter? Episode 613th December 2011 Will the rise of electronic books mark the final chapter in the love story between traditional books and their readers? Alan Yentob discusses the subject with a host of writers. 07 The Art of Stand-Up - Part One Episode 719th December 2011 Alan Yentob presents the first of a two-part series on the art of stand-up comedy. He talks to comedians in Britain and America, exploring their backgrounds and influences. 08 The Art of Stand-Up - Part Two Episode 820th December 2011 Documentary on the art of stand-up comedy. Alan Yentob talks to comedians in Britain and America, exploring the evolution of stand-up and how it transfers to other mediums.