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Grimms' Fairy Tales

On the 200th Anniversary of the first publication of Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm, we take a look at the many ways in which they鈥檝e been adapted over the years.

The second largest cultural festival in the world takes place in Madras from mid December to mid January. The Chennai Music Season started in 1927 and is going from strength to strength.

On the 200th Anniversary of the first publication of Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm, we take a look at the many ways in which they鈥檝e been adapted over the years.

The American urbanist and architect Robert Geddes talks about his vision for society and contemporary life - that design should be fit for purpose, fit for place, and fit for future possibilities.

Image: Little Red Riding Hood, one of the many stories featured in the collection of fairy tales collected by the Grimm brothers. Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images.

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18 minutes

Last on

Tue 18 Dec 2012 12:32GMT

Chapters

  • The Chennai Music Season

    The second largest cultural festival in the world is taking place in Madras.

    Duration: 05:22

  • Grimms' Fairy Tales

    How very different German governments have re-imagined Grimms' Fairy Tales.

    Duration: 06:16

  • FIT: An Architect's Manifesto

    The American urbanist and architect Robert Geddes talks about his vision for society.

    Duration: 05:50

Broadcasts

  • Mon 17 Dec 2012 20:32GMT
  • Tue 18 Dec 2012 03:32GMT
  • Tue 18 Dec 2012 09:32GMT
  • Tue 18 Dec 2012 12:32GMT