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Julie Andrews; All Is Lost; Michael Palin; protecting art during war

Kirsty Lang talks to Julie Andrews, Michael Palin discusses the artist Andrew Wyeth, plus a review of Robert Redford in All Is Lost, and efforts to preserve art during conflict.

With Kirsty Lang.

As Mary Poppins looks forward to its 50th birthday, and a film about the making of the movie, Saving Mr Banks, is tipped for Oscar success, Julie Andrews reflects on a career that has made her an icon for generations of children. She also discusses the emotional impact of no longer being able to sing, and reveals how she plans to entertain audiences on a 2014 tour.

Presenter and Python Michael Palin talks to Kirsty about the life and work of painter Andrew Wyeth - the focus of his new television documentary - and explains why costume changes will be the hardest part of the Monty Python reunion tour.

Robert Redford stars in All is Lost, a survival film about a man lost at sea, with almost no dialogue or supporting cast. Mark Eccleston delivers his verdict.

George Clooney's forthcoming film, The Monuments Men, depicts a group of soldiers tasked with protecting art stolen by the Nazis during the Second World War. In light of this, Major Hugo Clarke of the International Blue Shield - an organisation promoting the protection of art and culture in war zones - John Curtis of the British Museum, and archaeologist Dr Lamia al-Gailani, discuss the importance of training the military to protect cultural heritage during conflict.

Producer: Ellie Bury.

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  • Julie Andrews

    Duration: 07:20

  • All is Lost

    Duration: 04:26

  • Preserving Art during Conflict

    Duration: 06:36

  • Michael Palin

    Duration: 08:36

Julie Andrews

As Mary Poppins looks forward to its 50th birthday, and a film about the making of the movie, Saving Mr Banks, is tipped for Oscar success, Julie Andrews reflects on a career that has made her an icon for generations of children.

Michael Palin

Michael Palin
Presenter and Python talks to Kirsty about the life and work of painter Andrew Wyeth - the focus of his new television documentary.

All is Lost

Robert Redford stars in All is Lost, a survival film about a man lost at sea, with almost no dialogue or supporting cast.

Preserving art during conflict

Major Hugo Clarke of the International Blue Shield, John Curtis of the British Museum, and archaeologist Dr Lamia al-Gailani, discuss the importance of training the military to protect cultural heritage during conflict.

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Presenter Kirsty Lang
Interviewed Guest Julie Andrews
Interviewed Guest Michael Palin
Interviewed Guest Hugo Clarke
Interviewed Guest John Curtis
Interviewed Guest Lamia al-Gailani
Producer Ellie Bury

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