Some Figure In the World Sir Christopher Wren 1632-1723
After the Great Fire of London in 166S,
Christopher Wren transformed the city's skyline with the spires of some 40 churches. dominated by St Pauls. To celebrate the 350th anniversary of Wren's birth. Michael Oliver visits an exhibition of his designs and models at the Whitechapel
Gallery and assesses his achievements in the light of two new books. The Work of Christopher Wren by Geoffrey Beard and Sir Christopher Wren by Kerry Downes.
Producer JOHN POWELL