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The Essay

Portraits of Capa

Episode 1: Janine di Giovanni

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for over a year

War correspondent Janine di Giovanni discusses the photograph taken by Robert Capa that made him famous, as well as the women who loved him. Show more

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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Photographer John D McHugh reflects on the role of empathy and friendship in Robert Capa's work, discussing an image of two injured soldiers from the Spanish Civil War. Show more

The Essay

Portraits of Capa

Episode 3: Hilary Roberts

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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Hilary Roberts of the Imperial War Museum recalls Robert Capa's famous D-Day portrait of a soldier floating through the waves as he lands on Omaha beach. Show more

The Essay

Portraits of Capa

Episode 4: Tim Collins

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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Colonel Tim Collins examines photojournalist Robert Capa's picture The Last One to Die and reflects on the portrayal of death in photography. Show more

The Essay

Portraits of Capa

Episode 5: John Morris

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Available for over a year

John Morris, picture editor of Life Magazine during World War Two, discusses why an image of a gypsy musician reminds him of his old friend, Robert Capa. Show more