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Sundance old and new: Robert Bound meets Jackie Siegel, star of Queen of Versailles – the break out hit of Sundance 2012 and asks what went down well at this year’s Festival. Plus, a session from Devendra Banhart, and we hear about a new film distribution deal in Africa.

Sundance old and new: Robert Bound meets Jackie Siegel, star of Queen of Versailles – the break out hit of Sundance 2012 and asks what went down well at this year’s Festival. Plus a session from Devendra Banhart and we hear about a new film distribution deal in Africa.

New music guru Huw Stephens talks us through the bands which caught his eye at Eurosonic festival, we meet Philip Tinari, director of the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing to hear about their latest show, and immerse ourselves in a chilly cinematic installation at London’s Docklands.

New music guru Huw Stephens talks us through the bands which caught his eye at Eurosonic festival, we meet Philip Tinari, director of the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing to hear about their latest show and immerse ourselves in a chilly cinematic installation at London’s Docklands.

We speak to James Cuno, president and CEO of the J Paul Getty Trust about plans for LA for Pacific Standard Time in 2013, absorb ourselves in a minute of sound from an Indian wedding, and meet the people preserving the ancient songs of Papua New Guinea.

We speak to James Cuno, president and CEO of the J Paul Getty Trust about plans for LA for Pacific Standard Time in 2013, absorb ourselves in a minute of sound from an Indian wedding and meet the people preserving the ancient songs of Papua New Guinea.

2013 Look ahead: Robert Bound finds out what we’ll be enjoying in TV, film and art this year, with Jason Wood – director of programming at Curzon Cinemas, Lisa Campbell – editor of Broadcast magazine, and Ossian Ward – art director of Time Out, London.

2013 Look ahead: Robert Bound finds out what we’ll be enjoying in TV, film and art this year, with Jason Wood – director of programming at Curzon Cinemas, Lisa Campbell – editor of Broadcast magazine and Ossian Ward – art director of Time Out, London.

Best of 2012: our jam-packed Best Of Culture show brings you the greatest guests, loveliest live sessions, the most interesting cultural reports from around the globe from the past year.

Best of 2012: our jam-packed Best Of Culture show brings you the greatest guests, loveliest live sessions, the most interesting cultural reports from around the globe from the past year.

On this Christmas special we meet thespian Trader Faulkner, get some seasonal song recommendations from record stores around the world and a seasonal comedy round-up with funny man James Mullinger.

On this Christmas special we meet thespian Trader Faulkner, get some seasonal song recommendations from record stores around the world, and a seasonal comedy round-up with funny man James Mullinger.

We meet the galleries and collectors at Art Basel Miami Beach, discover Brazil's new culture minister Marta Suplicy's ambitions for the country's upcoming sports events, and Emma Nelson takes a tour of Charles Dickens' home in London. Plus, live music from Ilhan Ersahin.

We meet the galleries and collectors at Art Basel Miami Beach, discover Brazil's new culture minister Marta Suplicy's ambitions for the country's upcoming sports events and Emma Nelson takes a tour of Charles Dickens' home in London. Plus live music from Ilhan Ersahin.

Lost art special: we debunk art crime myths with Richard Nicholson, meet art detective Robert Wittman, and hear about one of the US’s greatest heists.