大象传媒

With John Wilson.

Jude Law has returned to the stage to play an Irish seaman in Eugene O'Neill's drama Anna Christie. Set in America in 1910, the play focuses on a woman trying to escape her past, whilst Law's brooding character battles to control her. Sarah Churchwell reviews.

The Spaghetti Western Orchestra explain their fascination with Ennio Morricone's film scores, made famous by Sergio Leone. They discuss how, as a five-piece, they recreate music originally played by a far bigger ensemble, and they perform live ahead of their debut at the 大象传媒 Proms.

Film and record companies have lost large quantities of stock in a warehouse fire in Enfield, north London, which is believed to have been started by rioters. Many independent companies have seen CDs, DVDs, records and other merchandise wiped out in the blaze. Alison Wenham, chair of the Association of Independent Music, describes the devastating effects on the industry.

It's the first week of Edinburgh festival fringe, and Stephen Armstong reports on whether comedians have responded to this week's news headlines.

The surreal comedy The Strange World of Gurney Slade, staring Anthony Newley, is being released on DVD, 50 years after it was first broadcast. Broadcaster and Newley fan Paul Ross considers its appeal, and discusses what made the show so ahead of its time.

Producer: Claire Bartleet.