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Darcey Bussell, Bob Dylan reviewed, and the Bristol Old Vic reopens

Ballerina Darcey Bussell looks back at her career, reviews of Bob Dylan's latest album and the documentary The Queen of Versailles, and a report on the refurbished Bristol Old Vic.

With John Wilson.

Ballerina Darcey Bussell reflects on her career, in the light of a new photographic book chronicling her remarkable time with the Royal Ballet. She also looks ahead to her new role as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing.

Bob Dylan's new album Tempest is released next week. It is the singer's 35th studio album in 50 years of recording, and features three tracks of over seven minutes, with the title track about the sinking of the Titanic coming in at almost a quarter of an hour. The New Statesman's music critic Kate Mossman reviews.

大象传媒 Economics Editor Stephanie Flanders reviews The Queen of Versailles, a new documentary that explores the financial crash in America through the riches to rags tale of an incredibly wealthy couple, who build their dream home to resemble the French palace.

As the Bristol Old Vic theatre throws open its doors following 18 months of refurbishment, artistic director Tom Morris takes John on a tour of Britain's oldest continually-working theatre, revealing some Georgian stage secrets.

Producer Ellie Bury.

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30 minutes

Chapters

  • Darcey Bussell

    • Darcey Bussell

      An interview with former ballerina Darcey Bussell.

      Duration: 08:33

  • Tempest - Bob Dylan

    • Tempest - Bob Dylan

      A review of Bob Dylan's new album Tempest.

      Duration: 06:03

  • Queen of Versailles

    • Queen of Versailles

      A review of the documentary Queen of Versailles.

      Duration: 05:08

  • Bristol Old Vic Re-opening

    • Bristol Old Vic Re-opening

      A report on the re-opening of the Bristol Old Vic theatre.

      Duration: 07:55

Broadcast

  • Thu 6 Sep 2012 19:15

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