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b"The theft of Edvard Munch\\u2019s iconic painting \\u2018The Scream\\u2019 sullied the opening day of the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer - but, on 7th May, 1994, the iconic work was recovered.\\n\\xa0\\nThe painting, which has been stolen multiple times, was returned on this occasion thanks to the involvement of Britain\\u2019s Metropolitan Police - and the comic ineptitude of the thieves.\\nIn this episode, Olly, Rebecca and Arion explore the bizarre career of professional footballer turned art thief Pal Enger; consider what Munch had in common with modern-day artists like Damien Hirst; and reveal whether Macaulay Culkin\\u2019s \\u2018scream\\u2019 on the poster for Home Alone was a deliberate tribute...\\n\\xa0\\nFurther reading:\\n\\u2022 When \\u2018The Scream\\u2019 was stolen AGAIN - in 2005 -\\nhttps://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2005/jun/13/art.arttheft\\n\\u2022 Conservator Gry Landro talks about what happened to the painting after the robbery - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm45OPVxoCc\\n\\u2022 The Athletic profiles Pal Enger - https://theathletic.co.uk/2445693/2021/03/16/the-footballer-turned-art-thief-who-stole-the-scream/\\nFor bonus material and to support the show, visit Patreon.com/Retrospectors\\nWe'll be back tomorrow! Follow us wherever you get your podcasts: podfollow.com/Retrospectors\\n\\xa0\\nThe Retrospectors are Olly Mann, Rebecca Messina & Arion McNicoll, with Matt Hill.\\nTheme Music: Pass The Peas. Voiceover: Bob Ravelli. Graphic Design: Terry Saunders. Edit Producer: Emma Corsham.\\nCopyright: Rethink Audio / Olly Mann 2021.\\n#90s #Arts #Crime #UK\\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"