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Kristin Scott Thomas; Mackenzie Crook; Turner Prize shortlist; Dannie Abse tribute

Arts news with John Wilson. Kristin Scott Thomas and director Ian Rickson discuss reuniting for a new production of Sophocles's Greek tragedy Electra, with music by PJ Harvey.

Kristin Scott Thomas and director Ian Rickson discuss reuniting for a new stage production of Sophocles's Greek tragedy Electra, which has music by PJ Harvey. Mackenzie Crook tells John Wilson about Detectorists, a new 大象传媒 comedy about people who go in search of buried treasure with their metal detectors, which he has written and directed and also stars in alongside Toby Jones. Critic Rachel Campbell-Johnston reviews the work of the four shortlisted artists for the Turner Prize 2014, on show at Tate Britain. George Harrison's widow Olivia Harrison discusses a new CD set of his tracks both as a Beatle and solo artist. Plus, a tribute to poet Dannie Abse whose death was announced on Sunday.

Presenter : John Wilson
Producer : Dymphna Flynn.

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30 minutes

Chapters

  • Kristin Scott Thomas

    Kristin Scott Thomas and director Ian Rickson on reuniting for Electra at The Old Vic.

    Duration: 07:17

  • Turner Prize 2014

    Critic Rachel Campbell-Johnston reviews the work of the four shortlisted artists.

    Duration: 05:54

  • Olivia Harrison

    George Harrison's widow discusses a new CD set of his tracks.

    Duration: 05:30

  • Mackenzie Crook

    Mackenzie Crook discusses Detectorists, a comedy he has written and directed and stars in

    Duration: 06:32

  • Dannie Abse

    From the Front Row archive, Dannie Abse reads his poem Case Histories.

    Duration: 01:32

Electra

Electra

is showing at The Old Vic in London until Saturday 20 December 2014


Image by Katerina Jebb聽

Turner Prize 2014

Turner Prize 2014

exhibition is showing at Tate Britain until Sunday 4 January 2015.


The winner will be announced at an awards ceremony, broadcast live on Channel 4, Monday 1 December聽2014.


Photo: 漏 Tate聽

Detectorists

Detectorists

begins on 大象传媒 Four Thursday 2 October at 10pm 聽


George Harrison

George Harrison

Box set is out now.


Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter John Wilson
Interviewed Guest Kristin Scott Thomas
Interviewed Guest Ian Rickson
Interviewed Guest Mackenzie Crook
Interviewed Guest Rachel Campbell-Johnston
Interviewed Guest Olivia Harrison
Interviewed Guest Dannie Abse
Producer Dymphna Flynn

Broadcast

  • Mon 29 Sep 2014 19:15

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