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Robert Bound and guests explore what’s new in art, film, books, and media. Expect lively discussions, in-depth interviews, and expert insights.
Latest Episodes
Preserving Papua New Guinea
We speak to James Cuno, president and CEO of the J Paul Getty Trust about plans for LA for Pacific Standard Time in 2013, absorb ourselves in a minute of sound from an Indian wedding and meet the people preserving the ancient songs of Papua New Guinea.
Looking ahead to 2013
2013 Look ahead: Robert Bound finds out what we’ll be enjoying in TV, film and art this year, with Jason Wood – director of programming at Curzon Cinemas, Lisa Campbell – editor of Broadcast magazine and Ossian Ward – art director of Time Out, London.
2012 highlights
Best of 2012: our jam-packed Best Of Culture show brings you the greatest guests, loveliest live sessions, the most interesting cultural reports from around the globe from the past year.
Christmas with Trader Faulkner
On this Christmas special we meet thespian Trader Faulkner, get some seasonal song recommendations from record stores around the world and a seasonal comedy round-up with funny man James Mullinger.
Touring Charles Dickens’ home
We meet the galleries and collectors at Art Basel Miami Beach, discover Brazil’s new culture minister Marta Suplicy’s ambitions for the country’s upcoming sports events and Emma Nelson takes a tour of Charles Dickens’ home in London. Plus live music from Ilhan Ersahin.
Discovering lost art
Lost art special: we debunk art crime myths with Richard Nicholson, meet art detective Robert Wittman and hear about one of the US’s greatest heists.
Venturing into Russia
We explore some creative advertising in London, visit a radio station in Sierra Leone and hear about WOMAD’s plans to venture into Russia.
Rhythm ‘n’ blues with Nick Waterhouse
A session from Jay Brannan, a tour of a vinyl cover art exhibition in Copenhagen and we meet with Rhythm ‘n’ Blues singer Nick Waterhouse.
The end of analogue
Photography special: we visit Paris Photo, discuss the end of analogue and speak to curator Marta Weiss about a Middle Eastern exhibit at the V&A.
Music with Tegan and Sara
A trip to Siberia to talk books, a visit to New Zealand’s Audio Foundation and a session from Tegan and Sara.
