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The Essay

Portraits of Capa

Episode 2: John D McHugh

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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Five people select their favourite picture by Robert Capa, the father of photojournalism, and reflect on his life and work.

In the second essay, photographer John D McHugh reflects on the role of empathy and friendship in Robert Capa's work. He talks about an image of two injured soldiers from the Spanish Civil War.

Producer: Brian McCluskey

A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 3

First broadcast in September 2013. Show less

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