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Baileys Shortlist, Gunter Grass, Dear Lupin, The Last Five Years

The announcement of the Baileys shortlist, Gunter Grass remembered, Dear Lupin letters on stage and a review of musical film The Last Five Years. With Samira Ahmed.

Chair of judges for the Baileys shortlist, Shami Chakrabarti, reveals the six shortlisted novels, and Alex Clark delivers her verdict on the list.

We remember the German novelist Günter Grass who has died aged 87. British novelist Lawrence Norfolk, and German novelist, Daniel Kehlmann, discuss the work and life of the Nobel prize winning writer.

Charlie Mortimer's collection of letters from his father Roger Mortimer, Dear Lupin, became a surprise success when they were published in 2012. Now the letters have been adapted into a new play based on the book, starring real life father and son James and Jack Fox. Charlie Mortimer and Michael Simkins, who adapted the book for the stage, discuss why the humorous and poignant letters have such appeal.

Jason Solomons reviews the film The Last Five Years - a musical that plays with time and love.

Presenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Rebecca Armstrong.

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30 minutes

Chapters

  • Bailey's Woman's Prize for Fiction 2015 - the shortlist

    Duration: 05:29

  • Gunter Grass Obituary

    Duration: 09:58

  • Dear Lupin

    Duration: 08:29

  • The Last Five Years

    Duration: 03:45

Gunter Grass

Gunter Grass
Front Row remembers the German novelist Günter Grass who has died aged 87.

Bailey's Woman's Prize for Fiction 2015.

Bailey's Woman's Prize for Fiction 2015.

Chair of judges for the Baileys shortlist, Shami Chakrabarti, reveals the six shortlisted novels, and Alex Clark delivers her verdict on the list.

The winner of the will be announced on 3rd June.

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The Last Five Years

The Last Five Years

Jason Solomons reviewsÌýthe musical film The Last Five Years starring Anna Kendrick.

The Last Five Years is released on Friday 17 April, certificate 12A.

Dear Lupin

Dear Lupin

Dear Lupin letters - from book to stage. Michael Simkins and Charlie Mortimer discuss the adaptation.

Tour dates:

Theatre Royal, Windsor - 14 - 18 April

Theatre Royal, Bath - 20 - 25 April

Theatre Royal, Norwich - 27 April – 2 May

Cambridge Arts Theatre - 4 - 9 May

The Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres Ìý- 11 - 16 May

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford - 18 – 23 May

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Samira Ahmed
Interviewed Guest Shami Chakrabarti
Interviewed Guest Alex Clark
Interviewed Guest Lawrence Norfolk
Interviewed Guest Daniel Kehlmann
Interviewed Guest Charlie Mortimer
Interviewed Guest Michael Simkins
Interviewed Guest Jason Solomons
Producer Rebecca Armstrong

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  • Mon 13 Apr 2015 19:16

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