David Oyelowo, Regulating the entertainment industry, Ralph Steadman
David Oyelowo on playing Coriolanus; Tackling harassment in the entertainment industry; Dame Eileen Atkins on her late friend Dame Maggie Smith; and, cartoonist Ralph Steadman.
David Oyelowo talks about playing Coriolanus in the National Theatre's new production. He explains why it's the role he's always wanted to take on - encompassing tragedy, politics and the challenge of stage combat. Dame Eileen Atkins talks about her late friend, the great actress Dame Maggie Smith. We visit the studio of cartoonist Ralph Steadman and get an insight into the range of his work from children's book illustrations to eco-activism. And, what progress has been made to tackle harassment and exploitation in the entertainment industry? Heather Rabbatts has spent three years setting up the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority and Jenny Tingle is from the trade union BECTU and they join Samira to discuss what's happening.
Presenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Ruth Watts
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