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    The Auschwitz CelloFive Cellos: Lost and Found

    How the cellist of Auschwitz, Anita Lasker-Wallfisch's life was saved by her cello.

    The Bee CelloFive Cellos: Lost and Found

    The story of an abandoned cello that a physicist has filled with 400,000 bees.

    The Soul of MusicFive Cellos: Lost and Found

    Kate Kennedy reflects on her quest to find Pal Hermann's cello, and his soul.

    Frida Kahlo's Broken ColumnThe Little Secrets of Great Works

    Art historian Katy Hessel on the symbolism of the spine in Frida Kahlo's Broken Column.

    Field of DreamsThe Little Secrets of Great Works

    Writer Sarfraz Manzoor discusses one moment in the Kevin Costner movie Field of Dreams.

    The Tiger Who Came to TeaThe Little Secrets of Great Works

    Sam Leith on his fascination with a background figure in Judith Kerr's classic book.

    Sibelius's Fifth SymphonyThe Little Secrets of Great Works

    Financial Times journalist Stephen Bush on the third movement of Sibelius's Symphony No 5.

    You've Got MailThe Little Secrets of Great Works

    Children's novelist Elle McNicoll discusses one line from Nora Ephron's romantic comedy.

    MonumentEarthWorks

    Archaeologist Rose Ferraby explores a Neolithic henge in the Peak District.

    FieldEarthWorks

    Archaeologist Rose Ferraby teases out a North Yorkshire field’s place in changing times.

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