Tiles of the Alhambra
An experimental feature celebrating the tiles adorning the Moorish palace of the Alhambra in Granada, where each room has elaborate tiles full of precise symmetries, patterns, colours and geometric complexities. With contributions from art historians Michael Jacobs , Robert Irwin and Dalu Jones , and from mathematician
Marcus du Sautoy. Featuring music composed specially for the programme by Carlos Miranda , performed by Celia Craig (cor anglais). Producers Jessica Isaacs and Francesca Panetta