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Akan drum
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Chinese ceramics from Sir Percival David's collection now on display
The drummer is calling meFriday 17 September, 18.30
Conserving biodiversity, chaired by Andrew Marr Wednesday 29 September, 18.30
Can we put back what we destroy? Thursday 16 September, 18.30
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