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Elton John on his new album, the influence of Liberace and why, despite President Putin鈥檚 new anti-gay laws, he still intends to perform in Russia. Also on the programme, director Mike Nichols explains why adultery need not always be a source of guilt for the people involved. Singer and songwriter Smokey Robinson remembers the dark side of Marvin Gaye. Actor Adil Ray, writer and star of the 大象传媒鈥檚 Citizen Khan, explains how the relationship between comedy and race has changed over the years. And, novelist Sathnam Sangera will be discussing his latest book Marriage Material. Plus, documentary maker Marc Weisse talks about his film Camp 14, which features the only known person who has escaped from a North Korean death camp.
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Rae & Christian
Divine Sounds
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Sorea
Seoul in Panic
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Marvin Gaye
The Break In (Police Shoot Big)
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Elton John
Dream #3
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Dave Grusin
Sunporch Cha-Cha-Cha
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CHUNG WOONG KOREAN TRADITIONAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE
Chongsong Jajinh
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J贸hann J贸hannsson
Prisoners: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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David Porter
Breaking Bad Theme
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Marvin Gaye
T Plays It Cool
- Tamla Records.
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Elton John
Funeral for a Friend
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Marvin Gaye
Trouble Man
- Motown Records.
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JAY-Z
Izzo (H.O.V.A.)
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Doves
One of These Days
- EMI UK.
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Kam Frantic
Citizen Khan theme
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Stereolab
Metronomic Underground
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Mike Nichols talks about his award-winning career
Duration: 06:57
German director, Marc Wiese talks about his film Camp 14 Total Control Zone
Duration: 07:40
Denis Villeneuve on his film, Prisoners
Duration: 05:13
Lizo Mzimba brings us his showbiz news
Duration: 03:08
Smokey Robinson looks at the dark side of Marvin Gaye
Duration: 05:49
Writer Sathnam Sanghera explains how he was inspired by a 19th Century writer from the Staffordshire potteries
Duration: 07:38
Actor Adil Ray discusses his TV sit-com Citizen Khan
Duration: 06:04
Elton John talks about why he's still going to Russia
Duration: 06:57
Samira Ahmed presents this week's edition
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- Sun 6 Oct 2013 00:06GMT大象传媒 World Service Online
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