Arts and Culture

GBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen and co-hosts Callie Crossley, James Bennett II, and Edgar B. Herwick III, along with a rotating panel of cultural correspondents, provide a daily expansive look at society through art, culture, and entertainment, driving conversations about how listeners experience culture across music, movies, fashion, TV, art, books, theater, dance, food, and more.

Basic Black was created in 1968 (known then as Say Brother) during the turmoil of the civil rights movement as a response to the demand for public television programs reflecting the concerns of African Americans. Now, 40 years later, in the midst of another historical political shift, the mission of Basic Black remains strong.

CRB Classical 99.5 is dedicated to excellence in classical music broadcasting. Serving Boston and New England, it offers classical radio of the highest caliber and operates under the core belief that classical music can and should be part of everyone’s life. As a community convener, CRB partners with local arts organizations including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Handel and Haydn Society, Boston Early Music Festival, the New England Conservatory, and more. Its online streaming reaches a global audience.

Curated by Tessil Collins, Jazz 24/7 showcases emerging and contemporary jazz favorites and emerging classics. Whether you listen to 89.7 on your radio; watch the webcasts from live events, interviews and performances; or revisit shows on-demand, Jazz 24/7 offers new voices and unique musical choices.

Replay the late Brian O’Donovan’s heart-stopping, foot-tapping programs showcasing the best of Celtic music from around the world.

Part adventure, part history lesson, and part treasure hunt, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, produced at GBH, is PBS's most-watched ongoing series. Each week, about 6 million viewers watch as leading auction house experts and independent dealers offer free appraisals of family heirlooms, yard sale bargains, and items salvaged from attics and basements, revealing the fascinating story — and, sometimes, surprising value — of each object.

Lidia’s Kitchen is the quintessential culinary masterclass with beloved chef, Emmy-winning TV host, and author Lidia Bastianich as your private chef-instructor. In this comprehensive new season, Lidia’s passion for teaching is evident. She not only describes proper techniques to prepare foods of all kinds in classic and new Italian recipes, she guides viewers through the vast sea of subtle flavors, imparting tips about how to buy and store ingredients.

For more than 35 years, MASTERPIECE, produced at GBH, has enthralled audiences with the works of the finest classic and contemporary writers interpreted by the world's foremost actors. Known for hits such as All Creatures Great and Small, Sherlock, Downton Abbey, and Victoria, and beloved classics such as Upstairs Downstairs, Prime Suspect, The Forsyte Saga, and Poldark, MASTERPIECE has been essential viewing for millions of fans since 1971. MASTERPIECE is the proud recipient of many Emmy®, Peabody and Golden Globe awards.

Simply Ming Season 15 is taking Cooking At Home to the next level. Award-winning host Chef Ming Tsai moves out of the studio and moves into his loft kitchen in downtown Boston. He shares the space and its picturesque views of Boston's skyline with a variety of his chef friends. As with Season 14, the recipes focus on the ever-popular food trend of "comfort foods." Guest chefs cook up their favorite dishes and share all the stories that come with them.

Stories from the Stage illustrates the power of real stories told by masterful storytellers. Every year thousands of people enjoy the tales online and in person at GBH, with each episode exploring the art of storytelling and timeless themes.

With New England among the nation’s top tourist destinations, Weekends with Yankee, produced at GBH, brings viewers behind the scenes with exclusive access to the unique attractions that define the region.