Land of Song

Graveyards tell strange stories and this one is no exception. From magic cows to wishing trees discover what lies in the Ardboe graveyard.

Is mythology stronger than history? Listen to children’s takes on why they commemorate the Battle of the Boyne.

Amusing fantasy of the adventures of a priest who finds his new parish in the grip of the most blatant depravity

A grand day out at Mount Stewart, where crowds of children jostle for the camera and form a very orderly queue.

See the tools in action that helped our farmers win back the soil from the weed and wilderness over generations.

Enjoy the early signs of spring from the lambs gambolling in the fields to the rally cars tearing round the Circuit of Ireland.

Summit-seekers attempt Snowdon and, blessed with good weather, cool off in river, lake or sea.

Stencil coloured coastline of Wales

Wales: seeped in history (castles) and clothed in modernity (sports and eating out). Why go elsewhere?

The Healeys from Lancashire have an unforgettable holiday in Wales, with beach hockey, pony riding and a trip on the Snowdon Mountain Railway.

Romance blossoms amongst the donkeys on the beach at Llandudno and the glories of north Wales are explored, from piers, lakes, hills of sheep.

Pin-sharp post-war views of the welshest parts of Wales, from slate and coal mines to the fine cities like Aberystwyth.

Daniel Kokotajlo talks to Nia Childs about Starve Acre, his folk horror about a couple digging deep into grief in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

Sky Peals director Moin Hussain and lead actor Faraz Ayub talk to Tomisin Adepeju about their magic realist drama.

Documentary exploring the BFI National Archive’s role in rediscovering and remastering the early films of Michael Powell.

Bryony Dixon, curator of silent film at the BFI national archive, explores the origins of a series of comic travelogues, and Michael Powell's involvement in making them.

Discover why Dan George of Northumbria University believes everyone should experience Oldboy at least once.

Trixie Parkin-Christie of Northumbria University offers fresh insight into why Wings of Desire remains essential viewing.