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Claudia meets renowned designer Sir Terence Conran

Claudia returns to host The Radio 2 Arts Show and speaks to world renowned furniture designer Sir Terence Conran, and Ruth Mackenzie, director of the Cultural Olympiad.

Claudia returns to host The Radio 2 Arts Show and chats to Ruth Mackenzie, director of the Cultural Olympiad. Ruth updates us on the plans for the 12 week nationwide festival of the world's best music, theatre, dance, visual art, literature and film which runs alongside the sporting events.

Sir Terence Conran discusses the major exhibition at London's Design Museum; The Way We Live Now, which marks his 80th birthday and explores his unique impact on contemporary life in Britain. Through his own design work, Sir Terence has transformed the look of the British home. He has established a design studio and an architectural practice with a worldwide reach.

Claudia also meets Patrick Tresset whose newest work crosses art, robotics and computing - he has a robotic arm that creates his art for him.

Plus Peter Bradshaw reviews this week's movie releases, including The Iron Lady, and Claire Armitstead discusses the latest books.

1 hour, 57 minutes

Music Played

  • The Detroit Spinners

    Working My Way Back To You

  • Frankie Valli

    Can't Take My Eyes Off You

  • The Big Impact Music

    • Stanley Myers

      Cavatina (The Deer Hunter)

      Performer: John Williams.
  • Manic Street Preachers

    A Design For Life

  • Miss 600

    Typically Me

  • Michael Giacchino

    Star Trek Theme 2009

  • The Police

    Can't Stand Losing You

  • Blondie

    Denis

  • Leona Lewis

    Better In Time

  • The Kinks

    Plastic Man

  • MARINA

    I Am Not a Robot

  • Babybird

    You're Gorgeous

  • Thomas Newman

    The Great in Great Britain

Broadcast

  • Fri 6 Jan 2012 22:00