03/02/2010
Arts news and reviews with John Wilson. Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela in new film Invictus, Corinne Bailey Rae and artist Gillian Ayres.
Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela and Matt Damon as Francois Pienaar both received Oscar nominations for their roles in Clint Eastwood's new film Invictus. Sports presenter John Inverdale gives his verdict on the film, which recreates the 1995 Rugby World Cup, a symbolic moment in the history of South Africa.
Corinne Bailey Rae discusses her new album The Sea, whose themes of love and loss reflect the grief she endured after the sudden death of her husband Jason Rae in 2008.
Gillian Ayres is one of the leading British abstract painters of her generation. She talks to Front Row as an exhibition of her work opens in London to celebrate her 80th birthday.
Christopher Frayling pays tribute to the designer Lucienne Day, who has recently died.
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INVICTUS FILM REVIEW
Sports presenter John Inverdale gives his verdict on Clint Eastwood鈥檚 new film Invictus recreating the 1995 Rugby World Cup, a historic moment for Nelson Mandela in South Africa.
Duration: 07:17
CORINNE BAILEY RAE
Corinne Bailey Rae discusses her new album The Sea, whose themes of love and loss reflect the grief she endured after the sudden death of her husband Jason Rae in 2008.
Duration: 08:36
LUCIENNE DAY
Christopher Frayling pays tribute to the British designer Lucienne Day, who has recently died aged 93.
Duration: 04:10
GILLIAN AYRES
Leading British abstract painter Gillian Ayres talks about her work and the exhibition in London celebrating her 80th birthday.
Duration: 06:52
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