Culture
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Olga Walló: a Bohemian tale
In Czech Books this week, David Vaughan meets the poet and novelist, Olga Walló. In recent years she has become something of a literary phenomenon in the Czech Republic…
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Arts News round-up
In this week’s Arts, we have a round-up of recent stories from the Czech arts scene. In this edition: how a new project called Artbanka is helping emerging young artists…
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Detective work and restoration work fills gaps in unique Czech historical archive
Langhans photographic gallery is currently celebrating the 130th anniversary since the original studio, which became the most famous in the country, was founded in the…
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Iva Bittová -a phenomenon in contemporary Czech music
In this week’s Sunday Music Show we introduce the avant-garde violinist, singer and composer Iva Bittová. Her style is not easily defined but perhaps one of the most…
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Human rights documentaries a hit with Czech teenagers: Roughly half of the country’s schools…
Every year, the colorful One World film festival – which just took place in Prague – turns the spotlight on human rights, screening scores of often fascinating…
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Brian Callaghan – Author of thrilling action/adventure novel The Seeds of Cain
In today’s Arts my guest is Brian Callaghan, a Prague-based author of a new action/adventure thriller called The Seeds of Cain. Inspired by biblical themes and medieval…
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Prague City Hall hosts an exhibition on the art of watch-making
Prague’s famous astronomical clock this year celebrates its 600 birthday. To mark the occasion Prague City Hall is hosting an exhibition on the art of watch making. I took…
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“Jeffrey Bernard Is Unwell” returns to Prague stage after alcohol-induced break
When the theatre play Jeffrey Bernard Is Unwell by the British author Keith Waterhouse opened in Prague in March 2009, it became an instant success. The tragicomic show…
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The Republic of Žižkov, Pt. II: Palác Akropolis
Our weekly Spotlight programme features the places in the Czech Republic that you should know about; if you’re interested in Prague’s arts scene, cultural idiosyncrasies…
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Giant leap for mole-kind as Czech cartoon character joins space shuttle crew
A legendary Czech is going into space on a forthcoming shuttle flight. Although a veteran of such cosmic adventures, as well as many others, this crew member might raise…
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Havel’s film debut premieres amid grudgingly negative reviews
The film version of Václav Havel’s play Leaving hits the silver screen tonight, with premieres at Lucerna Palace (which his grandfather designed, incidentally) and…
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Learning to Dwell: Adolf Loos at the RIBA in London
In this week’s Arts I talk to Irena Murray-Žantovská of the Royal Institute of British Architects in London about a successful new show there examining work in the Czech…
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