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Eric Hebborn (1934 - 1996) was a real-life master faker. He believed the Art World was a tissue of corruption and lies and his fake paintings were designed to expose that.

It's believed that, to this day, there are many of his "fakes" scattered around the great museums of the world.

In Mike Harris' imagined drama, fictional top art expert Richard Reynolds believes that genuineness in a work is its very essence. His reputation is based on dating and attributing. For Hebborn, this is tosh designed to keep experts in work. Hebborn thinks Art is universal and should be appreciated for what it is, not for who did it and when. So, when he paints 'new works' in the exact style of Renaissance Masters and sells them to dealers, he is not a fraud or criminal but, rather, 'a late follower.'

Art for Art's Sake? Money for God's sake.

Cast:
Norma Parker Felicity Dean
Eric Hebborn Matthew Marsh
Richard Reynolds Malcolm Sinclair
Jean Watts Louise Beresford
Micky Midas Kerry Shale
Shirley Sawyer Phoebe-Loveday Raymond
Charlotte Biggs-Reynolds/Beth Sarah Lambie
Mafia boss/Graham Smith Jonathan Clarkson

Written by Mike Harris

Produced and Directed by Clive Brill

A Brill production for 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4