29/10/2009
Lesley Sharp on starring in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice. And Rebecca Front, aka new minister Nicola Murray in the latest series of The Thick of It.
Simon is joined by Lesley Sharp, starring on stage in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, and Rebecca Front aka new minister Nicola Murray in the latest series of The Thick of It.
Our book reviewers cast their eyes over releases including Glasshopper by Isabel Ashdown and Legend of a Suicide by David Vann.
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Blair's bid for the EU Presidency
Gordon Brown's meeting EU leaders in Brussels. Tony Blair's chances of getting the Presidency are likely to overshadow proceedings. Jonny Dymond, Vanessa Mock and John Pienaar provide analysis.
Duration: 09:45
Rebecca Front's in The Thick Of It
The Day Today and Alan Partridge actress on appearing as the new minister in the latest series of Armando Iannucci's political comedy.
Duration: 17:13
Formula 1 at Donington doomed
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has categorically confirmed there will be no British Grand Prix at Donington Park, after the track failed to pay up before a deadline. Gordon Farquar has the latest.
Duration: 03:01
"I think in Britain we're quite big on cynical comedy"
Rebecca Front, playing Nicola Murray, the new Minister for Social Affairs and Citizenship in the new series of The Thick of It, comments on the programme's swearing, aggression and antiheroes.
Duration: 09:11
Legend of a Suicide, Glasshopper
The weekly book review features two debut novels. The book panel includes Boyd Hilton, Joel Morris and Lemn Sissay.
Duration: 37:44
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- Thu 29 Oct 2009 13:00大象传媒 Radio 5 Live
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