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30/05/2012

From the rag trade to riches: the story of the man behind Europe's tallest building. Plus, the world's oldest yoga teacher and the dangers of performing Shakespeare in Dari.

The rag trade to riches story of Irvine Sellar, the multi-millionaire behind Western Europe's tallest building, the Shard in London.

Also, three Afghan actresses discuss the risks they face performing Shakespeare in their native language of Dari, which include death threats.

And the secrets of a long and healthy life from the world's oldest yoga teacher, Tao Porchon-Lynch. She's 93 and has no plans to retire.

(Image: Dawn breaking over the City of London in January 2012, with the Shard prominent in the skyline. Credit: Jeff Overs / 大象传媒)

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28 minutes

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Thu 31 May 2012 01:32GMT

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