"Great Lives".- Sir David Chipperfield on Le Corbusier
Pioneer of Modern architecture, Le Corbusier, chosen by award winning architect Sir David Chipperfield. Le Corbusier aimed to build a better world through radical buildings and the controversial reshaping of whole cities. Flora Samuel, Professor of Architecture at the University of Sheffield, joins Matthew Parris to unpick the life of a man who considered himself a herioc figure, fighting battles to improve the world.
Presenter.- Matthew Parris.
Interviewed Guest.- David Chipperfield
Producer.- Melvin Rickarby
"Great Lives".- Salvador Dalí.
John Cooper Clarke, poetry's Punk Laureate and the Bard of Salford, nominates Salvador Dali for great life status - melting clocks, Mae West lip sofas, lobster telephones and all.
Producer: Mark Smalley.
Interviewed Guest.- John Cooper Clarke.
