Arts review of 2011
01:29 UK time, Saturday, 31 December 2011
The BBC's arts editor Will Gompertz picks some of his highlights from 2011's arts events.
01:29 UK time, Saturday, 31 December 2011
The BBC's arts editor Will Gompertz picks some of his highlights from 2011's arts events.
David Hockney takes a swipe at artists such as Damien Hirst, who use assistants to complete their artwork.
Meryl Streep is to be honoured at this year's Berlin Film Festival, which takes place next month.
Aretha Franklin announces that she has become engaged to her old friend William "Willie" Wilkerson, at the age of 69, and plans a summer wedding.
Alesha Dixon leaves Strictly to join the judging panel on Britain's Got Talent.
Potty-mouthed New York rapper takes third place in the BBC's Sound Of 2012 poll
Former PM Margaret Thatcher's portrayals through the years
Does selling records help win elections?
The work of Ronald Searle, who has died at the age of 91
Indie group Bright Eyes wins the Art Vinyl Prize
Was Lord Byron the first celebrity dieter?
What to look out for in film, TV, books and music
Meeting the film projectionists
Impressionist Steve Nallon on voicing Margaret Thatcher in Spitting Image
Colorado's unique solution to getting rid of those leftover seasonal loaves
John Tusa presents memories and archive about the BBC World Service in Bush House
"He picks a guy born in Mississippi who stutters," meet the voice behind Darth Vader
A reflection on some our best and worst 60 second ideas to make the world a better place
The world's best authors discuss their best known novel with presenter Harriett Gilbert
Noo Saro-Wiwa, daughter of activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, talks about her impressions of Nigeria.
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