The Original

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Duchy Originals, Levis Originals - they're part of the daily marketing blitz. But an original Van Gogh . . . that's special. Writer Alkarim Jivani explores why we prize originals over copies and considers the homage, the tribute, the director's cut, restoration and renovation along the way. Producer: Simon Elmes First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2008.