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Meissen and Bottger

Julian Rhind-Tutt reads potter Edmund de Waal's new book on the history of porcelain.

Imprisoned in Meissen castle, young alchemist, Johann Freidrich Bottger, is about to unlock the secrets of porcelain creation.

Abridged by Jules Wilkinson
Produced by Gemma Jenkins.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 24 Sep 2015 00:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Julian Rhind-Tutt
Author Edmund de Waal
Abridger Jules Wilkinson
Producer Gemma Jenkins

Broadcasts

  • Wed 23 Sep 2015 09:45
  • Thu 24 Sep 2015 00:30

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