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Singer Tom Jones

Tom Jones discusses his new album, John Lee Hooker, Elvis and hair care for the older gentleman; and photographic innovations that have changed the way we see the world.

With John Wilson, including an interview with Tom Jones who, at 70, speaks about not acting his age, growing up in Wales and the inspiration behind his new blues and gospel album Praise and Blame.

Harold E Edgerton's pioneering photographs capturing motion on high speed film using a stroboscope are now legendary. As a new exhibition of his work opens, photography historian Colin Ford chooses the five innovations in photography that changed the way we see the world.

The National Trust, in partnership with Arts Council England, has launched Trust New Art, a three-year project which brings contemporary art and craft to existing National Trust properties. Tom Freshwater, Contemporary Arts programme manager at the National Trust, explains the thinking behind the scheme and some of its commissions. Design critic Corinne Julius gives her verdict.

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Thu 22 Jul 2010 19:15

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  • TOM JONES

    Tom Jones at 70 speaks about not acting his age, growing up in Wales and the inspiration behind his new blues and gospel album.

    Duration: 14:33

  • SEEING THE UNSEEN

    Photography historian Colin Ford discusses Harold E Edgerton's pioneering photographs and chooses the five innovations that changed the way we see the world.

    Duration: 05:11

  • TRUST NEW ART

    Tom Freshwater and design critic Corinne Julius discuss the new use of contemporary art and craft in National Trust buildings.

    Duration: 08:11

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  • Thu 22 Jul 2010 19:15

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