Viola Davis, Rory Gleeson, Phil Manzanera and Waterstones' revival
Viola Davis on her Oscar-nominated performance in August Wilson's Fences, debut novelist Rory Gleeson, Roxy Music guitarist and producer Phil Manzanera, and Waterstones' revival.
Viola Davis on her Oscar-nominated performance in August Wilson's Fences, co-starring and directed by Denzel Washington.
With a father and two brothers in the acting profession, it's not surprising that Rory Gleeson's first passion was for the stage. However writing proved to have a stronger appeal. He discusses his debut novel, Rockadoon Shore, a story of six young friends with a plan for a wild weekend in rural Ireland that goes awry.
The Waterstones book chain has reported a profit for the first time in five years. Waterstone's buying director, Kate Skipper, and editor of The Bookseller, Philip James, discuss how, under the leadership of James Daunt, the chain has turned around its fortunes and how it's affected the kind of books we buy and the bookshops we visit.
Speaking at this year's Hay Festival in Cartagena, Roxy Music guitarist and record producer Phil Manzanera, discusses his Columbian roots and his new concept album Corroncho 2. The album tells the story of two hapless compadres from the Caribbean coast of Colombia, "Corronchos", who go on a road trip to the promised land, specifically Queens, in New York.
Presenter: Kirsty Lang
Producer: Rachel Simpson.
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Viola Davis
Duration: 08:38
Waterstones' revival
Duration: 06:02
Rory Gleeson
Duration: 06:41
Phil Manzanera
Duration: 06:04
Viola Davis
is in UK cinemas from 10 February 2017, certificate 12A.
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Main image above: Viola Davis, Image credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Image to the left: Denzel Washington as Troy Maxon and Viola Davis as Rose Maxon in Fences,听 Image credit: David Lee
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Waterstones revival
Image: books on display at Waterstones' Tottenham Court Road, London听 branch.
Image credit: Mike Massaro
Rory Gleeson
Rory Gleeson's new book Rockadoon Shore, by听 published by John Murray Ltd,听is out now.
Image: Rory Gleeson
Image credit: Sean Berrigan
Phil Manzanera
Phil Manzanera and Lucho Brieza's album is out now on Expression Records.
Image: Lucho Brieva (Left) and Phil Manzanera
Image credit: Alex Wallace Photography
Credits
Role Contributor Interviewed Guest Viola Davis Interviewed Guest Rory Gleeson Interviewed Guest Kate Skipper Interviewed Guest Philip James Interviewed Guest Phil Manzanera Presenter Kirsty Lang Producer Rachel Simpson Broadcast
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