Calls for the return of objects, looted from around the world are growing ever louder. Are age old culture wars really about to end? Finders Keepers introduces the cultural activists who are taking matters, and sometimes statues, into their own hands. Actor and musician Kema Sikazwe is no historical expert. This young Zambian who now lives in northern England, hasn’t even set foot inside a museum since he was ten years old. All that changes when Kema learns about the movement to return stolen objects back to where they came from. Should these priceless parts of history be returned? And if so, what’s at stake? From his home in Newcastle, to London, Paris and Amsterdam, Kema talks to curators, campaigners and commentators at the heart of this cultural conflict.

Presenter: Kema Sikazwe

Producers: Andy Jones and Will Sadler

BBC Editor: Penny Murphy

Executive Producer for Scattered Pictures: Kim Tserkezie

Radio Choice by The Times (May 2021).

All episodes available on BBC Sounds.

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