The Arts Show - Episode Guide

Film director Terry George discusses his recent Oscar win for The Shore, we profile Hans Peter Kuhn's Flags installation, explore the 4th annual Culture Night in Belfast, and there is an a cappella performance from The Futureheads.

Marie-Louise Muir presents coverage of the 50th Belfast Festival at Queens, including its celebratory Fifty Fanfares opening, the legacy of Charles Dickens, a unique ice sculpture commemorating Titanic victims and music from Ladysmith Black Mambazo and viola player Maxim Rysanov.

More coverage of the 50th Belfast Festival at Queens with Marie-Louise Muir, featuring a much anticipated new play Paisley & Me with Dan Gordon in the lead role, a feature on poet John Hewitt, a new work from the South African Magpie Art Collective, and Enquirer, a play from the National Theatre of Scotland. Music comes from jazz singer Gregory Porter.

Enniskillen actor Adrian Dunbar talks about his life, career and latest role in Nick Nickleby, a modern-day adaptation of the Dickens novel. Plus there are profiles of the escalating e-publishing and animation industries in Northern Ireland, and music from singer/songwriter Foy Vance.

Actor James Nesbitt is in conversation about his life, career and role in Peter Jackson's latest epic, The Hobbit. The origins of pantomime theatre are investigated and there is a feature on the life's work of local sculptor Deborah Brown, who is still creating in her 80s. Music comes from Derry's teenage singing sensation, Soak.

The show comes from Derry/Londonderry, where a panel of guests discuss the inaugural UK City of Culture programme of events. Music comes from Derry's Codetta Choir and local singer/songwriter Best Boy Grip.

Actress Bronagh Gallagher discusses her acting and music career and the show takes a look at the extravaganza planned for Derry 2013 by choreographer Hofesh Shechter. Also featuring a profile of public artist Maurice Harron. Music comes from the UK's hottest new star, Jake Bugg.

In this show, music producer/DJ David Holmes chats about his prolific career, we go behind the scenes with the Royal Ballet ahead of their UK City of Culture performance, acclaimed artist Basil Blackshaw is celebrated as he turns 80 and music comes from Conor O'Brien of Villagers.

This edition of the cultural review features actor Richard Dormer in conversation about his life, career and his lead role in Good Vibrations, a film charting Northern Ireland's early punk scene. Also profiled is Graham Reid's new play Billy at the Lyric Theatre and Colin Davidson's portrait of nobel laureate Seamus Heaney.

This edition of the cultural review features an interview with Frank Cottrell Boyce, writer of the 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony, a new exhibition of 30 years of local photography, NI Opera on bringing the medium to new audiences and a discussion on the future of the Ebrington site in Derry.

This edition comes from the Annual Exhibition at the Belfast School of Art with features on Bangor's new Art Pods, Brian Irvine's latest music project for UK City of Culture and an interview with Irish writer Colum McCann talking about his new novel Transatlantic.

A look at the UK City of Culture at the halfway mark.

Also featuring an exclusive interview with Seamus Heaney and Liam O'Flynn ahead of their performance, The Poet and The Piper, in Derry's Millennium Forum.

This show comes from the 2nd Happy Days International Beckett Festival in Enniskillen, and also features Sunflowerfest near Hillsborough and the Belfast Mela Ethnic Arts Festival.

There is also a report on Belfast artist Marcus Robinson, who filmed the rebuilding of the World Trade Centre, and a performance from expat singer-songwriter John Gribbin.

The Arts Show is at the 51st Belfast Festival at Queens, featuring the best theatre, dance, music and art the festival has to offer.

Featuring reaction to the Turner Prize, including an interview with Oscar-nominated Northern Ireland cinematographer Seamus McGarvey and a retrospective of playwright Stewart Parker, on the 25th anniversary of his death.

This episode features the latest play from Field Day written by Sam Shepard, an interview with Rocky Horror's Patricia Quinn and a look back across the year in the arts.

This programme features Scotland's literary lothario Robert Burns and a unique performance from indie rock band The Clameens. Plus, a look at the new production of Dion Boucicault's The Colleen Bawn and an interview with culture minister Carál Ní Chuilín.

Marie-Louise Muir visits Newry's Sticky Fingers Children's Festival and presents features on Tyrone-born playwright Brian Friel, glass artist Alison Lowry and an innovative sound project in Belfast.

The Arts Show shines a light on a new generation of poets in Northern Ireland. Presenter Marie-Louise Muir drops in on a lively evening of readings with the Lifeboat Poets.

Featuring the Art of the Troubles exhibition at the Ulster Museum, political cartoonist Ian Knox and photographer Bobbie Hanvey. Plus, a look back at Alan Clarke and Danny Boyle's seminal Troubles era drama Elephant.

This month's show comes from the heart of Belfast's Cathedral Quarter where it focuses on its vibrant annual Arts Festival.

Marie-Louise Muir chats with Oliver Jeffers, the Belfast/Brooklyn based artist and illustrator. Plus a taster of talent graduating from Northern Ireland's creative degrees and courses.

Marie-Louise Muir celebrates the best of creativity and innovation in this special edition of The Arts Show from CultureTech, a festival of digital technology, media and music taking place in Derry/Londonderry.

Marie-Louise Muir presents a profile of Claire Cunningham, artist-in-residence at Belfast Festival at Queen's, and meets a number of artists who focus on their art, not disability.

Singer-songwriter Pat Dam Smyth performs his latest track.

An investigation into Northern Ireland's rapidly expanding film and television drama industry, asking whether or not it can be sustained when Game of Thrones eventually leaves town.

Featured in this show are exclusive performances from a diverse lineup of local talent which includes soul, Irish traditional and contemporary dance.

A celebration of the life and works of one of the giants of modern Irish literature.

Michael Longley talks to presenter Marie-Louise Muir about what inspires him to write poetry about love, war and nature.

From taking photographs in the wilds of the Ulster countryside, to filming Jamie Dornan in the upcoming movie 50 Shades of Grey, Seamus McGarvey has come a long way from his roots in Co Armagh.

Marie-Louise Muir gets the inside story on making films with Hollywood's elite.

The Arts Show celebrates iconic buildings and unique architecture.

Join Presenter Marie-Louise Muir in search of a missing city among Belfast bricks and bitter rivalries between two men responsible for some of the most famous buildings here.

A feast of cultural delights, including a rare interview with artist Terry Bradley and a beginner's guide to buying art on budget.

Presented by Marie-Louise Muir.

The Arts Show explores the newly restored stately home at Mount Stewart, where some of the finest artworks in Europe are hanging on the freshly decorated walls. A banquet of poetry, song and classic sculpture awaits.

A rich buffet of fashion, sculpture and fine art, served up by talented young artists and presented by Marie-Louise Muir.

The Arts Show explores a stunning exhibition by graduates at the University of Ulster.

In this programme, conflict photographer Paul Seawright gives a guided tour of his latest exhibition. Presented by Marie-Louise Muir.

In this programme, both short film and opera are under the spotlight, and there is a look at how the gay community is reflected culturally in contemporary Northern Ireland.

The Arts Show rounds off 2015 with a special tribute to Irish literary giant, Brian Friel, who died in October. Marie-Louise Muir talks to friends and colleagues who worked with him and for him, including Oscar-nominated actor, Stephen Rea, Irish playwright, Tom Kilroy, and actor/director, Adrian Dunbar.

In this programme, new talent is the focus, showcasing the names to watch in 2016, a look at the symbolism of Chinese New Year and music from Ports.

Features in this month's show include the screen adaptation of David Park's novel The Truth Commissioner; David Ireland's latest play, Cyprus Avenue; Bafta-nominated director Stephen Fingleton's new movie, The Survivalist; and jazz from the David Lyttle Trio.

On the 200th anniversary of her birth, an examination of Charlotte Bronte's impact as a trailblazer for female writers. Plus, a look at the inspiration for the face on the Irish Republic's new currency post-partition, and a celebration of the posthumous publication of Seamus Heaney's final work.

Comedian Tim McGarry investigates the 'stage Irish' stereotype, and rugby star Paddy Jackson talks about his favourite culture. Plus, features on both the BP Portrait Awards and British and Irish Children's Laureates, as well as music from Jealous of the Birds.

On the 75th anniversary of Citizen Kane, actor Simon Callow investigates Orson Welles's early career in Ireland, artist Jim Fitzpatrick, creator of the famous Che Guevara image, talks about his life's work, and Derry pianist Ruth McGinley performs.

One hundred years after the Battle of the Somme, The Arts Show looks at the role of the war artist as an interpreter and witness to conflict. Presented by Marie-Louise Muir.

Classical maestro Andre Rieu shares the art that blew his mind, film-maker John Waters talks about his life and career and poet Stephen Connolly reads his latest work.

Presented by Marie-Louise Muir.

Why is there such an explosion of Ulster crime-writing? Join Marie-Louise Muir as she gets under the skin of 'Ulster Noir'. In advance of his Christmas concert at the Odyssey Arena André Rieu invites us into his castle.

Ron Hutchinson, Lisburn's Emmy-winning screenwriter who turned down Gladiator, tells us about growing up in a witch's house, and Michael Longley takes a journey into his memories of Belfast's Lisburn road. With music from piano maestro Michael McHale

On this month's Arts Show, legendary director John Boorman, on what inspired him to write his debut novel at the age of 83. 'Belfast's Bob Dylan', Andy White on the streets that inspired him and internationally renowned pianist Barry Douglas on why Groundhog Day is his favourite film. Plus we float producer Ryan Vail up the Foyle and Sinead Morrissey reads an unpublished poem.

The Arts Show kicks off 2017 with a special programme filmed in front of a live audience, featuring Duke Special, Ulaid, poet Michael Longley and Wireless Mystery Theatre.

This month's show is a performance special with audience featuring live music from The Darkling Air, Gavin Ferris and Hannah McPhillimy, with readings and visual arts.

Phill Jupitus, Bob Geldof, film director and writer Neil Jordan and illustrator Peter Strain are just some of the names on this month's Arts Show, presented by Marie-Louise Muir.

This month's Arts Show includes Gulliver's Travels, public art, Julian Barratt, Seán Hillen and Derry's latest teenage troubadour Roe.

This month's Arts Show includes actor Colm Meaney on his latest movie, The Journey. Plus comedian Tim McGarry investigates erotic fiction, crime writer Ian Rankin reveals his cultural highlights, and there is live music from Saint Sister.

A special from the Belfast School of Art final degree shows, featuring new painting, animation, fashion and ceramics. Presented by Marie-Louise Muir.

The Arts Show returns with a special conversation with actor Colm Meaney about his life and career, which includes roles in The Commitments, Star Trek and The Journey.

Marie-Louise Muir talks to Irish director and writer Neil Jordan about his extensive career, which includes the movies Interview with the Vampire, The Crying Game and Michael Collins, and novels such as The Drowned Detective and Carnivalesque.

Marie-Louise Muir talks to actor Adrian Dunbar about his life and career, including his success in blockbuster cop drama Line of Duty.

Marie-Louise Muir meets controversial Turner Prize-winning duo Gilbert and George ahead of a rare exhibition in Belfast. And Joe Lindsay discovers that M - from the James Bond series - earned his spy stripes in Belfast.

Marie-Louise Muir meets Blindboy Boatclub from The Rubberbandits, Tim McGarry investigates the strange story of the Ulster Museum's most stolen painting and Katie Richardson takes a look at a slice of Americana art in Ards.

Sam McCready on the great forgotten writer Robert Harbison, Jack Pakenham reflects on a life of art and staying in Northern Ireland in troubled times, and illustrator Alison Soye on giving up other work to focus on her illustrations. Presented by Marie-Louise Muir.

This month's Arts Show includes Shane MacGowan, author Bernard MacLaverty, the man who penned films such as Lamb and Cal, on writing, films and living in Scotland. Plus Mary O'Malley - the formidable woman who brought the Lyric Theatre to life - 50 years on, and music from Elma Orkestra.

This month's Arts Show takes a look at Brian Friel's Translations, a play dealing with the turbulent relationship between Ireland and Britain.

Marie-Louise Muir turns back the clock and digs deep in to the BBC archives to uncover gems like a teenage James Nesbitt and aspiring actor Liam Neeson.

Actor James Nesbitt talks in-depth about his life and prolific acting career. Including landmark TV dramas such as Cold Feet, Murphy's Law and Bloody Sunday, to movies such as The Way with Martin Sheen and Peter Jackson's latest epic, The Hobbit.

Derry actress Bronagh Gallagher talks about her successful career which includes movies The Commitments, Star Wars and Pulp Fiction, and TV dramas Holy Cross and The Street. She also talks about her music career which recently saw the release of her second album.

Enniskillen born actor Adrian Dunbar joins Marie-Louise Muir to consider the inspirations and influences which have woven through his impressive stage and screen career.

Marie-Louise Muir talks to Belfast-born concert pianist and conductor Barry Douglas about his remarkable global career which has spanned three decades.

Marie-Louise Muir talks to singer-songwriter Paul Brady about his long musical journey, from his days with Irish folk legends, Planxty, to his successful solo career.

Marie-Louise Muir talks to Belfast-born musician, composer and broadcaster, Neil Martin, about his long and illustrious career in theatre, film and television.

Presented by Peter Cinnamond, Paddy Fee and Sarah Gargan, The Arts Show Introduces showcases just a taste of the creative talent from Northern Ireland's young film-makers.

Joe Lindsay slices some fresh Irish arts and culture, visiting Artisann, a new East Belfast gallery dedicated to emerging talent.

Brand new Irish arts and culture. Stephen McCauley visits the Nerve Visual gallery, Jazz drummer and producer David Lyttle is profiled and Conor Mason plays live.