Darcey Bussell

A feast for the senses - an authoritative history of the best ballets and the finest ballerinas. As courtesans, fashion icons, political pawns and international celebrities, the great ballerinas have played a multitude of roles both on and off the stage. British prima ballerina Darcey Bussell explores the changing role of the ballerina from 18th-century France to 1950s America.

The former Royal Ballet star steps into the shoes of her Hollywood heroes to celebrate the legacy of classic dance musicals, reinterpreting four of her favourite routines with renowned choreographer Kim Gavin, and revealing the secrets behind their enduring appeal. She tackles impersonating Fred Astaire in Puttin' on the Ritz, Ginger Rogers in Cheek to Cheek from Top Hat, numbers from Singin' in the Rain and The Band Wagon.

Darcey Bussell and Roberto Bolle star in Frederick Ashtons Sylvia, restored to the splendour of its elegant and opulent three-act form for the 75th anniversary celebrations of The Royal Ballet.

How the BBC has covered dance through the years, from ballet to the twist to Strictly.

The Royal Ballet presents a new work based on Mary Shelley's classic gothic novel, Frankenstein. The stellar cast includes Federico Bonelli who dances the role of Doctor Frankenstein, with Laura Morera as his fiancee Elizabeth. Steven McRae stars as the Creature, at once terrifying and tortured, in this spectacular production by the Royal Ballet's Artist in Residence, choreographer Liam Scarlett, with music by Lowell Liebermann. Presented by Darcey Bussell and Ore Oduba. (bbc.co.uk)

Documentary about the making of the 1948 British film, including interviews with members of the production team.

When everyone in town falls under the spell of charismatic cosmetic surgeon Doctor Coppelius, feisty Swan must save her sweetheart Franz before his heart is used to spark life into Coppelia, the robot-woman the Doctor has created.