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27/01/2010

The best of the world's arts, film, music, literature and music brought to you every day. Presented by Harriett Gilbert.

The best of the world's arts, film, music, literature and music brought to you every day. Presented by Harriett Gilbert.

In today's programme: Terry Pratchett discusses his children's book which has been adapted for the stage, the Director of the British Museum explores the 'History of the World' and art fakes and forgeries at the Victoria & Albert Museum.

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28 minutes

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Thu 28 Jan 201013:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Terry Pratchett

    Fantasy novelist Terry Pratchett on the story for which he thinks he'll be remembered.

    Duration: 09:15

  • The History of The World...

    ...in 100 objects: The first-known sculpture of a couple making love.

    Duration: 08:20

  • Art Fakes and Forgeries

    Art world forgeries and how to detect them.

    Duration: 09:40

Broadcasts

  • Wed 27 Jan 201022:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 28 Jan 201003:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 28 Jan 201009:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 28 Jan 201013:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online