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Alvaro Siza

Presented by Anne McElvoy. With a review of a new TV drama about Lady Thatcher, Miri Rubin on the cultural history of the Mother of God, plus Portuguese architect Alvaro Siza.

Anne McElvoy is joined by David Willetts, Shadow Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, for a review of a new television drama about Baroness Thatcher.

With Miri Rubin discussing her cultural history of one of the most complex and influential of all religious figures - the Mother of God, and an interview with Alvaro Siza, the Portuguese architect who has won the 2009 gold medal from RIBA.

Plus a review of Gerhard Richter's first show at the National Portrait Gallery as well as a discussion on cruelty and its place in our lives with psychotherapist Brett Kahr and neuroscientist Kathleen Taylor.

45 minutes

Last on

Wed 25 Feb 2009 21:15

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  • Wed 25 Feb 2009 21:15

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