Louise Lockwood

Oliver Sacks: Tales of Music and the Brain

Louise Lockwood

Alan Yentob, Oliver Sacks

Alan Yentob talks to Dr. Oliver Sacks about his latest book 'Musicophila: Tales of Music and the Brain' which deals with the power of music and how it helps those with extreme neurological conditions, and meets some extraordinary people overcame their conditions with music.

Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives

Louise Lockwood

Mark Oliver Everett, singer of the band EELS, on his quest to get to know his late father, quantum physicist Hugh Everett III, who invented the Many Worlds theory.

Why Beauty Matters

Louise Lockwood

Roger Scruton

Contemporary philosopher Roger Scruton presents a fascinating argument for the importance of beauty in our art and in our lives, and explores what truly is and is not beautiful, regardless of its beholder.

Raymond Briggs: Snowmen, Bogeymen and Milkmen

Louise Lockwood

Raymond Briggs, Brenda Blethyn

Playful, moving portrait of Raymond Briggs, told through interviews with Raymond, animation illustrated by Chris Riddell, and contributions from friends and admirers.