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World Service,22 Jul 2006,49 mins

Tom Stoppard On Art And Society

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Playwright and author Tom Stoppard's new play is about politics, freedom and rock 'n' roll. He tells the show what he hopes to achieve with it, and discusses whether art can change society. Also on the programme: Composer Sir Peter Maxwell Davies has composed a piece of music for the Queen's 80th birthday – but will she like it?

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