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Do Museums Matter?  Audio stream

Fri 16 May 2008

What museums do, embody and contribute that makes them matter today? Are they trusted sources of knowledge and inspiration, places for the exploration of ideas and experiences, or dusty old buildings full of stuff that has no relevance to modern life?

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Arrivals and Departures Curator's Tour

A comprehensive intrdoduction to the exhibition Arrivals and Departures: New Art Perspectives of Hong Kong, recorded on a gallery tour with co-curator Yuen Fong Ling.

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What was so good about The Hacienda then?

A lively discussion about the chequered history of Manchester’s most infamous club, featuring David Nolan, Leeroy Richardson, Dr Hillegonda Rietveld, Mike Pickering and audience interjections. Contains occasional profanity and mild name dropping.

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Islamophobia

Professor Hoda Elsadda talks about the cultural and socio-political factors that have influenced attitudes to Islam in the West.

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y'alright - speaking in Manc

A brief history of the Manchester accent by dialect coach Mark Langley.

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Political Bloggers and the New Media Landscape

Political Blogger Bill Jones talks to journalist Kate Feld about the anotomy of political blogs and offers some tips for aspiring online pundits.

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