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The Last Picture Show

John Wilson meets behind-the-scenes staff and visitors to major art exhibitions in London, as they come to a close. From 2006.

John Wilson visits the National Gallery and Tate Britain in London, as their Caravaggio and Turner, Whistler and Monet exhibitions come to an end.

He meets members of the art loving public who have arrived just in time - or not.

Plus the experts responsible for taking down and transporting the masterpieces.

Producer: Peter McHugh

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2006.

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30 minutes

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