Close Up Episodes Available now
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Iconic TV: China
A look at the popular Chinese TV programme 'Dream of the Red Chamber'
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Iconic TV America
A look at the world-wide appeal of the TV comedy drama M*A*S*H
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Quiet Revolution in the Concert Hall - Part 2
The Venezuelan sistema in action at a children's music centre in Caracas, Venezuela
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Noisy Ape - Part 4 - Noise is Big Business
A look at fighting noise with noise, technology and legislation
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Iranian Humour
Exploring the comedy of Iran with comedian Omid Djalili
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Trailblazers - Robert Wilson
Interview with the director who stages silent operas and 7 day plays
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Trailblazers - Zaha Hadid
An interview with the ground-breaking Iraqi-born architect
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Bertolt Brecht - Part Two
The impact of Bertolt Brecht today as he continues to be seen as 'a symbol of resistance'
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Bertolt Brecht - Part One
Discussing the life and work of German playwright Bertolt Brecht
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Rembrandt - Part Two
Composer Guy Barker continues his encounter with the 17th century Dutch painter, Rembrandt