Glenn Hughes: the prince of rock

He's played with dozens of bands over the years including "Deep Purple," which was once considered the best rock group in the world. Now he's back with a new "supergroup" called Black Country Communion. Eve Jackson talks to the legendary Glenn Hughes about being the prince of rock, renewing his music and winning the battle against drugs and alcohol.

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Slideshow: Behind the scenes

08/02/2012 - CULTURE

Marlon Roudette conquers Europe

Marlon Roudette’s hitting number 1 around Europe with his catchy hit "New Age." On today’s show, he tells us about what has influenced his laid-back sound, and why Lana Del Rey is high on his collaboration hit list. We’re also checking out Cold War spy thriller "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy", and peeking into Queen Elizabeth II’s family photo album thanks to a new exhibition.

07/02/2012 - CULTURE

Emel Mathlouthi: the voice of the Arab Spring

In today’s show we’re hearing from the voice of Tunisia’s Jasmine Revolution: singer Emel Mathlouthi tells Catherine Nicholson about how she expresses her hopes and fears for her country through music. Then a preview of the all-singing, all-dancing, all-nun musical sensation that is Sister Act. We’re also saying happy 200th birthday to Charles Dickens.

03/02/2012 - CULTURE

Through the lens of Dominique Issermann

We meet Dominique Issermann, photographer to the stars, to talk about her beautiful images of the supermodel Laetitia Casta. Also on the show, "EuroCrash! The Musical", the show that's getting laughs despite the sinking economy, and great expectations for Charles Dickens' bicentenary.

02/02/2012 - CULTURE

Seeing double: the Mona Lisa's twin

In today’s show: Mona Lisa's hotter 'twin sister' is discovered 500 years on. But first, South Africa's best crime writer, Deon Meyer, talks to us about his latest novel "Trackers." Plus, astounding wildlife footage is given a child-friendly narrative hook in Disney's "African Cats."

01/02/2012 - CULTURE

A 'Twilight Portrait' of Russia

Discover a disturbing portrait of modern day Russia in today's Culture show. The director Angelina Nikonova speaks to Eve Jackson about her award winning film, "Twilight Portrait." Also on the programme, Lana Del Rey is set to face the music as her album "Born to Die" hits the shelves and we visit Berlin's art supermarket.