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Riba: The Brits Who Built the Modern World

Philip Dodd chairs a discussion between Terry Farrell, Norman Foster, Nicholas Grimshaw, Michael and Patty Hopkins and Richard Rogers recorded at the Royal Institute of British Architects.

Producer: Laura Thomas
Recorded in association with the Open University.

First broadcast 12/03/2014.

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45 minutes

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Mon 12 Jan 2015 22:00

The Brits Who Built the Modern World

听season is a programme of exhibitions and events organised by the RIBA.


Photo above: (from left to right) Michael Hopkins, Nicholas Grimshaw, Norman Foster, Patty Hopkins, Richard Rogers and Terry Farrell at the opening of the RIBA Architecture Gallery. 漏 RIBA and Jackie King.

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Philip Dodd
Interviewed Guest Terry Farrell
Interviewed Guest Norman Foster
Interviewed Guest Nicholas Grimshaw
Interviewed Guest Michael Hopkins
Interviewed Guest Patricia Hopkins
Interviewed Guest Richard Rogers
Producer Laura Thomas

Broadcasts

  • Wed 12 Mar 2014 22:00
  • Mon 12 Jan 2015 22:00

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