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Richard Bean

One Man, Two Guvnors writer Richard Bean is premiering three plays this year. He discusses his prolific career, with contributions from James Corden and Nicholas Hytner.

In a Front Row special, playwright Richard Bean discusses his prolific and varied career, which includes One Man, Two Guvnors and three new plays this year alone: Great Britain, Pitcairn and Made in Dagenham.

James Corden, who played the original lead in One Man, Two Guvnors, talks to John Wilson about what is possibly the best role he'll ever play.

And National Theatre director Nicholas Hytner explains the success of his collaborations with Bean, which include this year's phone-hacking satire starring Billie Piper, Great Britain.

Presenter John Wilson
Producer Claire Bartleet.

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Pitcairn

Pitcairn
Pitcairn, written by Richard Bean and directed by Max Stafford-Clark runs at the from 22 August to 20 September 2014.聽 It then transfers to the from 22 September to 11 October 2014.

Toast

Toast
Toast, written by Richard Bean and directed by Eleanor Rhode is playing at the , London from 27 August to 21 September 2014.

Great Britain

Great Britain
Great Britain, written by Richard Bean and directed by Nicholas Hytner opens at the on 10 September.

Made in Dagenham - The Musical

Made in Dagenham - The Musical
Made in Dagenham, written by Richard Bean and directed by Rupert Gould opens at on 9 October 2014.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter John Wilson
Interviewed Guest Richard Bean
Interviewed Guest James Corden
Interviewed Guest Nicholas Hytner
Producer Claire Bartleet

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  • Mon 25 Aug 2014 19:15

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