The Banksy Story

The Banksy Story

BBC Radio 4

The story of Banksy's rise, the stunts, the culture and the story of how the work became so valuable.

Introducing Thief at the British Museum

Introducing Thief at the British Museum

The inside story of how ancient treasures disappeared from one of the world's most famous museums. And how one man believes he uncovered a thief.

Jun 7, 2024 • 14:34

New Banksy Piece: Finsbury Park Tree

New Banksy Piece: Finsbury Park Tree

The Finsbury Park Tree is a new Banksy artwork which appeared overnight in March 2024 on the Hornsey Road in North London. James Peak investigates this exciting new Banksy street piece, a giant tree made of paint and.... ummm, a tree! Is this the first unnickable Banksy? Only time will tell...With thanks to Rob Shiret, Neil Churchill, Dan Clarke, Roger Mahony, Anna Mears, Philip Abrams, Jo Carr, Jonathan Glover, Steph Warren & Eddie, Avery Stone, Joe at LDN Graffiti and Patrick NguyenAssista

Mar 18, 2024 • 15:50

Bonus Episode: The Lost Banksy Interview

Bonus Episode: The Lost Banksy Interview

James Peak isn't an art critic, or even a journalist. He's a Banksy super-fan, and in this series he, and his soundman Duncan, get closer than close to Banksy's secret world - telling the story of the graffiti kid who made spraying walls into high art, the household name who is completely anonymous, the cultural phenomenon who bites the hand that feeds him.In this bonus episode, James is on the trail of a revealing early Banksy interview from 2003 when the artist was starting to cut through.Writ

Nov 20, 2023 • 30:23

Introducing… The Missing Madonna

Introducing… The Missing Madonna

From a Scottish Castle to a Merseyside boozer, this is the story of a missing masterpiece. Olivia Graham investigates the biggest single artwork theft in British history and discovers how her family became caught up in the hunt for a stolen da Vinci.

Sep 12, 2023 • 0:30

Episode 10: Who Is He?

Episode 10: Who Is He?

James Peak isn't an art critic, or even a journalist. He's a Banksy super-fan, and in this series he, and his soundman Duncan, get closer than close to Banksy's secret world, telling the story of the graffiti kid who made spraying walls into high art, the household name who is completely anonymous, the cultural phenomenon who bites the hand that feeds him. James persuades a member of Banksy's secret team – someone who worked closely with the artist when they were starting to cut through – to tal

Aug 21, 2023 • 24:49

9. Restoration

9. Restoration

James Peak isn't an art critic, or even a journalist. He's a Banksy super-fan, and in this series he, and his soundman Duncan, get closer than close to Banksy's secret world - telling the story of the graffiti kid who made spraying walls into high art, the household name who is completely anonymous, the cultural phenomenon who bites the hand that feeds him. James persuades a member of Banksy's secret team – someone who worked closely with the artist when they were starting to cut through – to ta

Aug 18, 2023 • 21:20

8. Brushed under the Carpet

8. Brushed under the Carpet

James Peak isn't an art critic, or even a journalist. He's a Banksy super-fan, and in this series he, and his soundman Duncan, get closer than close to Banksy's secret world - telling the story of the graffiti kid who made spraying walls into high art, the household name who is completely anonymous, the cultural phenomenon who bites the hand that feeds him. James persuades a member of Banksy's secret team – someone who worked closely with the artist when they were starting to cut through – to ta

Aug 14, 2023 • 17:34

7. A Nightmare on Oxford St

7. A Nightmare on Oxford St

James Peak isn't an art critic, or even a journalist. He's a Banksy super-fan, and in this series he, and his soundman Duncan, get closer than close to Banksy's secret world - telling the story of the graffiti kid who made spraying walls into high art, the household name who is completely anonymous, the cultural phenomenon who bites the hand that feeds him. James persuades a member of Banksy's secret team – someone who worked closely with the artist when they were starting to cut through – to ta

Aug 11, 2023 • 19:44

6. LA Story

6. LA Story

James Peak isn't an art critic, or even a journalist. He's a Banksy super-fan, and in this series he, and his soundman Duncan, get closer than close to Banksy's secret world - telling the story of the graffiti kid who made spraying walls into high art, the household name who is completely anonymous, the cultural phenomenon who bites the hand that feeds him. James persuades a member of Banksy's secret team – someone who worked closely with the artist when they were starting to cut through – to ta

Aug 7, 2023 • 21:15

5. Crude Oils

5. Crude Oils

James Peak isn't an art critic, or even a journalist. He's a Banksy super-fan, and in this series he, and his soundman Duncan, get closer than close to Banksy's secret world - telling the story of the graffiti kid who made spraying walls into high art, the household name who is completely anonymous, the cultural phenomenon who bites the hand that feeds him. James persuades a member of Banksy's secret team – someone who worked closely with the artist when they were starting to cut through – to ta

Aug 4, 2023 • 16:42

4. Reverse Heists

4. Reverse Heists

James Peak isn't an art critic, or even a journalist. He's a Banksy super-fan, and in this series he, and his soundman Duncan, get closer than close to Banksy's secret world - telling the story of the graffiti kid who made spraying walls into high art, the household name who is completely anonymous, the cultural phenomenon who bites the hand that feeds him. James persuades a member of Banksy's secret team – someone who worked closely with the artist when they were starting to cut through – to ta

Jul 31, 2023 • 21:14

3. Santa's Ghetto

3. Santa's Ghetto

James Peak isn't an art critic, or even a journalist. He's a Banksy super-fan, and in this series he, and his soundman Duncan, get closer than close to Banksy's secret world - telling the story of the graffiti kid who made spraying walls into high art, the household name who is completely anonymous, the cultural phenomenon who bites the hand that feeds him. James persuades a member of Banksy's secret team – someone who worked closely with the artist when they were starting to cut through – to ta

Jul 28, 2023 • 19:42

2. Love & Death & BMX

2. Love & Death & BMX

James Peak isn't an art critic, or even a journalist. He's a Banksy super-fan, and in this series he, and his soundman Duncan, get closer than close to Banksy's secret world - telling the story of the graffiti kid who made spraying walls into high art, the household name who is completely anonymous, the cultural phenomenon who bites the hand that feeds him. James persuades a member of Banksy's secret team – someone who worked closely with the artist when they were starting to cut through – to ta

Jul 24, 2023 • 18:23

1. The Mild, Mild West

1. The Mild, Mild West

James Peak isn't an art critic, or even a journalist. He's a Banksy super-fan, and in this series he, and his soundman, Duncan, get closer than close to Banksy's secret world - telling the story of the graffiti kid who made spraying walls into high art, the household name who is completely anonymous, the cultural phenomenon who bites the hand that feeds him. James persuades a member of Banksy's secret team – someone who worked closely with the artist when they were starting to cut through – to t

Jul 17, 2023 • 22:18

Welcome to The Banksy Story

Welcome to The Banksy Story

James Peak isn't an art critic, or even a journalist. He's a Banksy super-fan, and in this series he gets closer than close to Banksy's secret world to tell the story of the graffiti kid who made spraying walls into high art, the anonymous figure who became a household name, the cultural phenomenon who bites the hand that feeds him.Written, Produced and Presented by James Peak Sound & Commentary: Duncan Crowe. Music: Alcatraz Swim Team & Lilium Series Mixing: Neil Churchill Executive Pro

Jul 10, 2023 • 2:32

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