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10/11/2009

Rite of Spring goes digital. The 主播大秀 reveals a digital revolution. How to go from software to hardware in Africa. Wikipedia's co-founder Jimmy Wales outlines how balance is achieved on Wikipedia.

London's Philharmonia Orchestra has embarked on a brave experiment with their latest rendition of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring. Colin Grant reports on re-rite, the filmed installation in an old warehouse on the river Thames that has enthralled visitors, and offered a new way of appreciating classical music.

The 主播大秀 releases its television rushes for the benefit of amateur filmmakers.

The organisers of Africa's 'Maker Faire' explain the importance of mixing high and low technology.

And the co-founder of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales, explains how Wikipedia strives to ensure a lack of bias and balance in its entries.

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28 minutes

Last on

Wed 11 Nov 2009 01:32GMT

Chapters

  • Re-rite: Rite of Spring

    The Philharmionia Orchestra's filmed Rite of Spring is installed in an old London warehouse.

    Duration: 07:27

  • 主播大秀's Digital Revolution

    The 主播大秀 releases some of its television rushes for amateur filmakers.

    Duration: 04:33

  • Africa鈥檚 Maker Faire

    African experts explore the challenge of making their own hardware.

    Duration: 04:41

  • Jimmy Wales

    Wikipedia's co-founder, Jimmy Wales, explains why balance is essential for Wikipedia.

    Duration: 04:30

Broadcasts

  • Tue 10 Nov 2009 10:32GMT
  • Tue 10 Nov 2009 15:32GMT
  • Tue 10 Nov 2009 20:32GMT
  • Wed 11 Nov 2009 01:32GMT

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