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Riba: The Brits Who Built the Modern World
From Riba, the architects whose work redefined the world's cities discuss their careers.
David Grossman
Matthew Sweet is in conversation with Israeli novelist David Grossman.
Flora Thompson Biography, Ruins at Tate Britain, Ravel
Richard Mabey discusses his biography of Flora Thompson, author of Lark Rise to Candleford
Julian Schnabel, Michael Goldfarb on pianist Alice Herz-Sommer
Philip Dodd meets artist Julian Schnabel. Plus Michael Goldfarb on Alice Herz-Sommer.
Wim Wenders on Peace, Richard King on Taking Offence
Film director Wim Wenders and philosopher Mary Zournazi discuss peace with Philip Dodd.
Vikings, Seafaring and Navigation
Matthew Sweet visits the British Museum's Vikings exhibition.
Amy Chua, Versailles by Peter Gill, Spitting Image
Writers Amy Chua and Jed Rubenfeld talk to Anne McElvoy about what determines success.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Danny Dorling
Samira Ahmed considers scoundrels in culture and also the housing market.
France and Algeria, Birds, Augustus
Anne McElvoy discusses France and its former colonies, plus bird mating systems.
Landmark: Charlie Chaplin's City Lights
Matthew Sweet hosts a discussion about Chaplin recorded at the Bristol Slapstick Festival.
