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Architecture critic Jonathan Glancey explores the enduring appeal of the world's most famous design icons. In this edition Jonathan takes a tour of the Lloyd's Building in London.

Architecture critic Jonathan Glancey explores the enduring appeal of the world's most famous design icons. In this edition Jonathan takes a tour of the futuristic Lloyd's Building in London to reveal an unexpected 18th century surprise. He also uncovers the link between Britain's World War II fighter planes and London's iconic Routemaster bus and explains why Parisian artists initially hated the Eiffel Tower.

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 22 Feb 201603:30GMT

Broadcasts

  • Sun 17 Jan 201600:30GMT
  • Sun 17 Jan 201607:30GMT
  • Sun 17 Jan 201619:30GMT
  • Sat 20 Feb 201603:30GMT
  • Sat 20 Feb 201617:30GMT
  • Sat 20 Feb 201623:30GMT
  • Sun 21 Feb 201610:30GMT
  • Sun 21 Feb 201622:30GMT
  • Mon 22 Feb 201603:30GMT