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Episode 5

Episode 5 of 26

An edition dedicated to the relationship between science and art. Andrew Graham-Dixon investigates the science behind fakes, misattributed art and lost masterpieces.

An episode dedicated to the relationship between science and art.

Andrew Graham-Dixon investigates the science behind fakes, misattributed art and previously lost masterpieces. Michael Smith visits the Wellcome Collection's bizarre new show Skin.

Mark Kermode talks to mathematician and movie buff Marcus Du Sautoy about the portrayal of science in film. Will Self walks the East Riding coast riffing on its erosion, and Tom Dyckhoff visits the world's first materials library that will inspire the buildings of the future.

Clemency Burton-Hill talks to artist Conrad Shawcross, and Ben Lewis conducts a poll to measure attitudes on the future of art.

1 hour

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterAndrew Graham-Dixon
PresenterBen Lewis
PresenterWill Self
PresenterTom Dyckhoff
PresenterMichael Smith
PresenterMark Kermode
Interviewed GuestMarcus du Sautoy
PresenterClemency Burton-Hill
Interviewed GuestConrad Shawcross
ProducerEmily Kennedy
Executive ProducerJanet Lee

Broadcasts

  • Thu 10 Jun 201019:00
  • Thu 10 Jun 201023:20

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