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10/11/2009

Rite of Spring goes digital. The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ reveals a digital revolution. How to go from software to hardware in Africa. Wikipedia's co-founder Jimmy Wales outlines how balance is achieved on Wikipedia.

London's Philharmonia Orchestra has embarked on a brave experiment with their latest rendition of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring. Colin Grant reports on re-rite, the filmed installation in an old warehouse on the river Thames that has enthralled visitors, and offered a new way of appreciating classical music.

The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ releases its television rushes for the benefit of amateur filmmakers.

The organisers of Africa's 'Maker Faire' explain the importance of mixing high and low technology.

And the co-founder of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales, explains how Wikipedia strives to ensure a lack of bias and balance in its entries.

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28 minutes

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Wed 11 Nov 2009 01:32GMT

Chapters

  • Re-rite: Rite of Spring

    The Philharmionia Orchestra's filmed Rite of Spring is installed in an old London warehouse.

    Duration: 07:27

  • ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Digital Revolution

    The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ releases some of its television rushes for amateur filmakers.

    Duration: 04:33

  • Africa’s Maker Faire

    African experts explore the challenge of making their own hardware.

    Duration: 04:41

  • Jimmy Wales

    Wikipedia's co-founder, Jimmy Wales, explains why balance is essential for Wikipedia.

    Duration: 04:30

Broadcasts

  • Tue 10 Nov 2009 10:32GMT
  • Tue 10 Nov 2009 15:32GMT
  • Tue 10 Nov 2009 20:32GMT
  • Wed 11 Nov 2009 01:32GMT

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