Theatre historian Sarah Lenton and Stephanie Hughes talk to members of the cast, and Richard Foster explores the iconography of Mary Magdalen , the subject of Cavaradossi's painting in Act 1.
8.20 Act 2
9.05 Interval: Summoned by Bells
Author Alain Corbin tells Alyn Shipton about the subtle web of sounds that used to mark out our ancestors' days.
9.30 Act 3
RT DIRECT: recording of Puccini's Tosca (2 CDs) featuring Angela Gheorgiu , Roberto Alagna and Gwynne Howell , with the Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Opera House conducted by Antonio Pappano , is available for E25.00 including p&p. To order please send a cheque payable to Selections, to [address removed] Phone [number removed], or visit www.selections.com/ rtdirect. Quote ref: [number removed]