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Great Expectations; Bryan Ferry; Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong

Mark Lawson reviews a new film of Great Expectations, Bryan Ferry on making a jazz album of instrumental versions of his hits, and Peep Show creators Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong.

With Mark Lawson.

Bryan Ferry discusses The Jazz Age, a new album of instrumental versions of his greatest hits including Love Is The Drug, Virginia Plain and Avalon.

Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong are the writing duo behind Channel 4 comedies Peep Show and Fresh Meat. In the week that Peep Show began its eighth series and the current series of Fresh Meat ends, they reflect on their unusual collaborative methods and the perils of getting to know the actors too well.

Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes and Robbie Coltrane star a new film adaptation of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations, directed by Mike Newell. Rachel Cooke reviews.

Producer Stephen Hughes.

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30 minutes

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  • Bryan Ferry

    Interview with Bryan Ferry.

  • Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong

    Interview with comedy writers Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong.

  • Great Expectations

    Rachel Cooke reviews the new film adaptation of Great Expectations.

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  • Tue 27 Nov 2012 19:15

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