Board Games
Charlotte and Amit roll the dice and explore the world of Board Games. They meet a man who's invented over 800 games and the World Monopoly champion reveals his tips on how to win.
Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala take a deep dive into the world of Board Games - from the Ancient Egyptian game of Senet to more recent classics like Monopoly and Catan.
Along the way, they talk history with Dan Jolin, the co-founder of the board game magazine Senet, meet the acknowledged master of the modern strategy game Reiner Knizia who has invented over 800 games, and learn the tricks of the trade from world Monopoly champion Nicolo Falcone who reveals why getting stuck in jail isn't always a bad thing.
Presented by Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala
Produced by Carrie Morrison
A Whistledown production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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Why do we still love playing board games?
Unpacking their appeal, from simple dice to modern strategy games.
Broadcasts
- Thu 31 Aug 2023 12:32Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sat 2 Sep 2023 17:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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All Consuming
Exploring our culture of consumption through products that have changed the world
