I'm Neil.
And I'm Beth.
London has many tourist attractions,
from Big Ben to Buckingham Palace.
Would it surprise you to hear
that many tourists' top destination is actually a museum?
The British Museum contains thousands of important artefacts –
objects of special historical interest,
including ancient Egyptian mummies,
an Aztec serpent, and the Rosetta Stone.
In fact, London has museums on every subject,
from trains to fashion.
But recently many museums have been criticised
for stealing ancient treasures during imperial times –
the age of the British empire.
Many argue that these treasures,
such as the famous Parthenon marbles and Benin bronzes,
should be returned.
In this programme,
we'll discuss the controversial role of museums in the 21st century,