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A Lesson from Love Locks

Adam Gopnik draws a poignant lesson on the nature of true love from the eyesore of love locks in Paris. "Love should never be symbolised by a shackle. Love - real love, good love, love to grow on rather than be trapped in - is a lock to which the key is always available."

Producer: Sheila Cook.

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10 minutes

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Sun 26 Oct 2014 08:48

A Point of View: Should love be symbolised by a lock?

A Point of View: Should love be symbolised by a lock?

The "love locks" on a Parisian bridge are meant to represent lovers' undying devotion to each other, but is a shackle an appropriate symbol for love, asks Adam Gopnik.

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Role Contributor
Presenter Adam Gopnik
Producer Sheila Cook

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  • Fri 24 Oct 2014 20:50
  • Sun 26 Oct 2014 08:48

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