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Robert Hughes' documentary masterwork, The Shock of the New, was first broadcast on television in 1980 as an eight-part series. In his forthright and inimicable style, Hughes brought the history of modern art to the public eye in a way that had not been done before and which has not been bettered. The compelling series, and the accompanying book, have since become essential references on the subject.

Cuban-born Briton finishes fourth Games, and her bold quest for a medal, with fifth place

Sebastian Coe hailed the extraordinary events in the Olympics yesterday as the greatest day of sport he has ever witnessed.

The mother of an Olympic rower has said she forgot about her 43-year wedding anniversary because she was so caught up in watching the Games.

Unfancied Londoner storms to final and takes silver to stave off threats of funding cuts

Shooting star Peter Wilson claimed Britain's fourth gold medal of London 2012 in the men's double trap.

The dream of an individual gold medal is over, but David Florence is determined to use the disappointment of his failure in the canoe slalom yesterday to drive him to success alongside Richard Hounslow tomorrow.

The critic without a ticket: He listed all those he felt he had let down – only the dog, cat and goldfish were spared a mention

There hasn't been much to separate Ian Thorpe and Gary Lineker, tan-wise, but the swimmer is routinely outshining the crisps man as a pundit.

The prize is tantalisingly close, but Katherine Grainger has suffered too many disappointments to believe just yet that an Olympic gold medal is hers.

First-ever silver for legend after France storm to epic victory in 4x100m relay

Barcelona gold medallist has no doubts about the wisdom of returning for a crack at London

David Price will defend his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles against Audley Harrison at Liverpool's Echo Arena on 13 October.