Art look-ahead in 2019...

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Leonardo, fascinated with anatomical studies, did many drawings studying the human body There is only one place to start this 2019 look-ahead and that is by going back 500 years to the... Read More

David Dimbleby’s...

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionSome memorable moments from David Dimbleby’s tenure as Question Time host After 25 years, David Dimbleby’s tenure on BBC One’s Question Time is coming to an end. The presenter is stepping down from the flagship political debate show, with Fiona... Read More

Mary Poppins Returns: ...

Image copyright Jay Maidment Who would dare write the songs for Mary Poppins Returns, when the original score is considered such a classic? The writers of Hairspray, that’s who. In 1964 the film Mary Poppins was a huge hit for Walt Disney. The songs by the brothers Robert and... Read More

How do you explain pan...

Pantomime is a popular theatrical treat for families during the Christmas holidays. The costumes are bright, the sets sparkle and the audience are encouraged to sing-a-long. But cries of “It’s behind you” and “Oh no he didn’t” might confuse newcomers to the genre. So how do you explain a panto? BBC News... Read More