We start 2017 just as we finished 2016, bringing you all things culture and art in Madrid and beyond! This time we revisit 1940s Spain in an unmissable exhibition.

It's almost time for El Arpa Christmas Special but before, we have been to see an inspiring photography exhibition. Check it out!

This week we speak about recent deaths and how political controversy transcends death... Sounds grim, but it's dead interesting, believe us.

This week Enda gives us his thoughtful insight into Ken Loach's latest film... And boy did he like it.

This week El Arpa reports on 'Astral', an essential documentary about the drama of African migrants trying to reach Europe by sea, and the commendable humanitarian work undertaken by the NGO ProActiva Open Arms aboard the 'Astral'.

This week we visit Casa Árabe in Madrid for an essential exhibition by Syrian photographer Carole Alfarah which showcases the best and the worst of humankind in a way that will leave no one indifferent.

This week we visit the Printing Museum in Madrid to report on an essential exhibition on clandestine printing (1939-1976)

It is theatre Thursday at El Arpa and we are just too excited to discuss literature, Irishness, language and history all in the same podcast, what more can be hoped for!

Twenty years after the release of the famous novel and sixteen after the film, there's still so much to say about them. Our in-house movie expert (AKA Enda) tells us why book and movie made a lasting impression on him (and, as usual, we are impressed).

In this episode we talk about beautiful cinematography inspired by paintings, featuring movies as varied as Blade Runner, Michael Collins and Pan's Labyrinth!