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24/06/2009

Roger McGough discusses his new collection; John Wilson charts the journey of Blur, from break-up to comeback; film critic Jason Solomons reviews the new Mexican film Rudo y Cursi.

Roger McGough, now an international ambassador for poetry, discusses his first new collection of poems in five years. 'At that awkward age now between birth and death', he addresses Alzheimer's and wrestles with mortality.

Film critic Jason Solomons reviews Rudo y Cursi, a story of two Mexican half mbrothers who are raised out of poverty when a football talent scout recruits them for rival teams. But their change in luck doesn't necessarily bring them happiness.

John Wilson charts Blur's journey from break-up to comeback. Headlining at Glastonbury, Blur has played out its drama on Front Row in a series of interviews, from Graham Coxon's departure in 2002 to Damon Albarn's announcement in 2008 the band were reforming. In their own words, they discuss their solo projects and why they have decided to get back together.

Art critic Mark Irving and contemporary Iranian artist Arash Hanaei discuss the role of contemporary artists living and working in Iran.

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Wed 24 Jun 2009 19:15

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  • Roger McGough

    Discussing his first new collection of poems in five years. He addresses Alzheimer's and wrestles with mortality.

    Duration: 09:10

  • The Story of Blur

    John Wilson charts Blur's journey from break-up to comeback. In their own words, they discuss their solo projects and why they have decided to get back together.

    Duration: 06:50

  • Rudo y Cursi (Review)

    Film critic Jason Solomons reviews a story of two Mexican half mbrothers who are raised out of poverty when a football talent scout recruits them for rival teams.

    Duration: 04:53

  • Contemporary Artists In Iran

    Art critic Mark Irving and contemporary Iranian artist Arash Hanaei discuss the role of contemporary artists living and working in Iran.

    Duration: 06:56

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  • Wed 24 Jun 2009 19:15

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