The Culture Show S07E06 · Episode 6

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A special edition focusing on the reopening of the Royal Festival Hall on London's South Bank after its two-year refit. Architecture critic Tom Dyckhoff and Verity Sharp assess its impact then and now. Jarvis Cocker reveals the reasons for his choices for this year's Meltdown festival and John Barry talks about his part in the festival. In a special end to the show, Cornershop perform their own version of Waterloo Sunset on the terrace.

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