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The Road Trip, 2073 and The Merchant of Venice

Len is joined by actor John Douglas Thompson, who is playing Shylock in The Merchant of Venice in Edinburgh, plus director Asif Kapadia's new film, 2073.

Len Pennie presents.

Actor Emma Appleton tells Len about new Paramount+ series The Road Trip, in which her character, Addie, is forced to give a lift across Spain to her ex-boyfriend.

Director Asif Kapadia is known for documentaries including Senna and Amy. His new film, 2073, mixes sci-fi drama with interview and archive footage to explore some of the challenges facing humanity today.

And Len talks to actor John Douglas Thompson, who is playing Shylock in The Merchant of Venice at Edinburgh's Royal Lyceum Theatre, part of a 'Shakespeare exchange' between the Lyceum and New York company Theatre For A New Audience.

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  • Wed 15 Jan 2025 15:30