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Identity in Britain: Martin Parr

Philip Dodd discusses British identity with photographer Martin Parr, who has curated an exhibition bringing together views of the UK taken by international photographers.

Martin Parr has curated an exhibition bringing together views of the UK taken by international photographers including Tina Barney from the USA. Both join Philip Dodd, plus journalists Tim Stanley and Ben Judah, and philosopher Mahlet Zimeta to examine what British identity looks like in 2016.

Strange and Familiar: Britain as Revealed by International Photographers runs at the Barbican 16 March 2016 - 19 June 2016
Unseen City: Photos by Martin Parr City of London photographer-in-residence since 2013 runs at the Guildhall Art Gallery, 4 Mar-31 Jul 2016.

This is London: Life and Death in the World City by Ben Judah is published by Picador.

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45 minutes

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Tue 15 Mar 2016 22:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Interviewed Guest Martin Parr
Interviewed Guest Tina Barney
Presenter Philip Dodd
Interviewed Guest Tim Stanley
Interviewed Guest Ben Judah
Interviewed Guest Mahlet Zimeta
Producer Craig Templeton Smith

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  • Tue 15 Mar 2016 22:00

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