Exile, Anatol Lieven, The Original Luddites, The Festival of Britain
Rana Mitter talks to Anatol Lieven about Pakistan; reviews the latest Paul Abbott drama, Exile; considers the origins of Luddism, and visits the Festival of Britain exhibition.
Rana Mitter talks to author and academic Anatol Lieven about his new book about Pakistan - is its portrayal as a failed state accurate, and what is the country's significance to the UK?
Chris Dunkley reviews Paul Abbott's new drama about family secrets, Alzheimer's and a returning prodigal son.
It's 200 years this spring, since the beginning of the Luddite movement. Who were the original Luddites and is it fair to use the term as an insult? Rana talks to Jeremy Black and Katrina Navickas.
And Rana visits the Southbank Centre in London which has just opened an exhibition to mark the 60th anniversary of the Festival of Britain. He talks to Jude Kelly about its aims and reviews the artworks with critic Richard Cork.
Producer: Lisa Davis.
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