The works of an artist, many of which are shown in an Important Museum around the world. Our arts editor went to meet him. Houghton hall, in norfolk. The grand 18th century country home of sir Robert Walpole. A powerful politician, with a passion for paintings. He is long gone, as is much of his collection. But not his appetite for art, which is shared by the current owner although his taste is a little different. Contemporary minimalism meets georgian magnificence, with an exhibition of richard longs geometric sculptures which are installed in the house and dotted about the grounds. Its an amazing opportunity to make all these grand works, in this grand, very, very english landscape. Richard long is a landscape artist, but probably not in the way that sir Robert Walpole would have understood. He doesnt paint or sculpt, in the traditional sense. My preference is to use the natural Raw Materials of the world. I suppose ijust order these materials into. Thats what humans do, they make or
They look incredibly fragile when you see them close up. Are they under threat . To look at this, you wouldnt think so, but are they under threat . In our ancient woodlands, bluebells are an indicator of ancient woodland and they are under threat from Climate Change and development. And also people trampling on them. We ask people trampling on them. We ask people not to trample and dont pick them, but enjoy them. You can go on to the Woodland Trust white and put in your postcode and it will bring up in your postcode and it will bring up the nearest bluebell wood. The sea of blue is something to be hold, if you dont believe in magic or the fairies that live underneath them, you might once you come and see this watch out for the journalist, never mind the fairies. Now the weather. Phil avery. It isa it is a glorious day. Katrina is there in hertfordshire, our Weather Watchers are out in force. It is a decent way, but strong winds on the high grounds of scotland and there is some winterin
They look incredibly fragile when you see them close up. Are they under threat . To look at this, you wouldnt think so, but are they under threat . In our ancient woodlands, bluebells are an indicator of ancient woodland and they are under threat from Climate Change and development. And also people trampling on them. We ask people trampling on them. We ask people not to trample and dont pick them, but enjoy them. You can go on to the Woodland Trust white and put in your postcode and it will bring up in your postcode and it will bring up the nearest bluebell wood. The sea of blue is something to be hold, if you dont believe in magic or the fairies that live underneath them, you might once you come and see this watch out for the journalist, never mind the fairies. Now the weather. Phil avery. It isa it is a glorious day. Katrina is there in hertfordshire, our Weather Watchers are out in force. It is a decent way, but strong winds on the high grounds of scotland and there is some winterin
Good . Shes been eating her greens. Havent you were in the big apple to meet the man whos travelling the World Without leaving new york. Hands up, eyes wide open. You dont want to miss it. And rajan heads to spain to take a ride on europes newest, fastest and tallest Roller Coaster. This week, im in northern thailand. Its mountainous landscape and lush jungles are an Ideal Environment for the asian elephant. The animal is seen as the symbol of thailand, and around 3000 live in these wild forests. The country also has a captive Elephant Population of almost 4000. Controversially, some of them work in the tourist industry. Caring for all of these elephants is a hugejob, particularly if the animal needs specialist medical attention. Ive come to lampang to meet some of the vets who are attempting this mammoth task. When it was opened in 1993, this was the worlds first elephant hospital. And since then, theyve treated over 4000 elephants. Im here to meet some of them. The hospital aims to p
Good . Shes been eating her greens. Havent you were in the big apple to meet the man whos travelling the World Without leaving new york. Hands up, eyes wide open. You dont want to miss it. And rajan heads to spain to take a ride on europes newest, fastest and tallest Roller Coaster. This week, im in northern thailand. Its mountainous landscape and lush jungles are an Ideal Environment for the asian elephant. The animal is seen as the symbol of thailand, and around 3000 live in these wild forests. The country also has a captive Elephant Population of almost 4000. Controversially, some of them work in the tourist industry. Caring for all of these elephants is a hugejob, particularly if the animal needs specialist medical attention. Ive come to lampang to meet some of the vets who are attempting this mammoth task. When it was opened in 1993, this was the worlds first elephant hospital. And since then, theyve treated over 4000 elephants. Im here to meet some of them. The hospital aims to p