10/11/2009
Rite of Spring goes digital. The BBC reveals a digital revolution. How to go from software to hardware in Africa. Wikipedia's co-founder Jimmy Wales outlines how balance is achieved on Wikipedia.
London's Philharmonia Orchestra has embarked on a brave experiment with their latest rendition of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring. Colin Grant reports on re-rite, the filmed installation in an old warehouse on the river Thames that has enthralled visitors, and offered a new way of appreciating classical music.
The BBC releases its television rushes for the benefit of amateur filmmakers.
The organisers of Africa's 'Maker Faire' explain the importance of mixing high and low technology.
And the co-founder of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales, explains how Wikipedia strives to ensure a lack of bias and balance in its entries.
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Re-rite: Rite of Spring
The Philharmionia Orchestra's filmed Rite of Spring is installed in an old London warehouse.
Duration: 07:27
BBC's Digital Revolution
The BBC releases some of its television rushes for amateur filmakers.
Duration: 04:33
Africa’s Maker Faire
African experts explore the challenge of making their own hardware.
Duration: 04:41
Jimmy Wales
Wikipedia's co-founder, Jimmy Wales, explains why balance is essential for Wikipedia.
Duration: 04:30
Broadcasts
- Tue 10 Nov 200910:32GMTBBC World Service Online
- Tue 10 Nov 200915:32GMTBBC World Service Online
- Tue 10 Nov 200920:32GMTBBC World Service Online
- Wed 11 Nov 200901:32GMTBBC World Service Online
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