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Judith Weir; Eamonn Holmes reviews Believe

Judith Weir on becoming Master of the Queen's Music; Eamonn Holmes reviews the film Believe; Philip Hensher on his novel, The Emperor Waltz; Ashmolean's Discovering Tutankhamun.

In tonight's Front Row: Judith Weir talks to John Wilson about being appointed Master Of The Queen's Music, and Eamonn Holmes - Manchester United superfan - reviews the film, Believe, about Sir Matt Busby's last great coaching challenge.
Also in the programme: the curators of the Ashmolean's new exhibition about Tutankhamun give John a tour and explain the continuing fascination with the Egyptian boy-king - and author Philip Hensher discusses his latest novel, The Emperor Waltz.

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Tue 22 Jul 2014 19:15
大象传媒 Radio 4

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  • Judith Weir

    Duration: 07:16

  • Philip Hensher

    Duration: 07:42

  • Believe reviewed by Eamonn Holmes

    Duration: 12:36

  • Discovering Tutankhamun

    Duration: 07:25

Judith Weir

Judith Weir talks to John Wilson about being appointed Master Of The Queen's Music.

The 大象传媒 Singers have named Judith Weir as their new Associate Composer from January 2015.

Believe

Believe

Eamonn Holmes - Manchester United superfan - reviews the film, Believe, about Sir Matt Busby's last great coaching challenge.

Believe is released on Friday 25 July.

Discovering Tutankhamun

Discovering Tutankhamun

The curators of the Ashmolean's new exhibition about Tutankhamun give John a tour and explain the continuing fascination with the Egyptian boy-king.

is at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford from 24 July to 2 November.

Philip Hensher

Philip Hensher
Author Philip Hensher discusses his latest novel, The Emperor Waltz.

Credits

Presenter John Wilson
Interviewed Guest Judith Weir
Interviewed Guest Eamonn Holmes
Interviewed Guest Philip Hensher
Interviewed Guest Dr Paul Collins
Interviewed Guest Liam McNamara
Producer Rebecca Nicholson

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  • Tue 22 Jul 2014 19:15
    大象传媒 Radio 4

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