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Titian saved; Bruce Springsteen's new album

The Titian saved for 45 million pounds; the verdict on Bruce Springsteen's new album; Caitlin Moran and Antonia Fraser on recording audio versions of their books. With John Wilson.

With John Wilson.

Antonia Fraser and Caitlin Moran have both recorded audio versions of their memoirs. They discuss the challenges of reading their intimate thoughts aloud.

Bruce Springsteen's new album Wrecking Ball mixes his muscular rock with folk influences and a strong sense of anger. Kate Mossman, Reviews Editor of Word Magazine, gives her response to it.

Today the National Gallery and the National Galleries of Scotland announced that they have found the funds needed to buy Titian's painting Diana and Callisto, saving it for the nation. John asks John Leighton of the National Gallery of Scotland whether the Β£45m price-tag represents good value at this time.

Radio 4 is inviting you to nominate New Elizabethans - people who have made an impact on the UK from 1952 to today. This week Front Row is asking writers and artists for their suggestions, and tonight architect Amanda Levete suggests a man who's made a significant contribution to the urban environment around the world.

Producer Philippa Ritchie.

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  • Antonia Fraser and Caitlin Moran

    • Antonia Fraser and Caitlin Moran

      Caitlin Moran and Antonia Fraser on recording audio versions of their books.

      Duration: 09:37

  • Titian's Diana and Callisto

    • Titian's Diana and Callisto

      An interview with John Leighton, National Gallery of Scotland.

      Duration: 07:06

  • Bruce Springsteen album

    • Bruce Springsteen album

      A review of Bruce Springsteen's new album Wrecking Ball.

      Duration: 06:56

  • New Elizabethans

    • New Elizabethans

      Architect Amanda Levete nominates Richard Rogers.

      Duration: 03:59

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  • Thu 1 Mar 2012 19:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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