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Stephen Frears on the Oscars diversity row
The director is asked about the row surrounding diversity at this year's Academy Awards.
  1. Stephen Frears on the Oscars diversity row
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    Stephen Frears on the Oscars diversity row
  2. How we named Monty Python's Flying Circus
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    How we named Monty Python's Flying Circus
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  3. Why I've grown a moustache
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    Why I've grown a moustache
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  4. James Shapiro discusses Shakespeare's productivity
    02:24
    James Shapiro discusses Shakespeare's productivity
  5. Valeria Luiselli recalls her first Shakespeare drama performance
    01:12
    Valeria Luiselli recalls her first Shakespeare drama performance
  6. Peter Carey: Why Ned Kelly was a folk hero in Australia
    03:17
    Peter Carey: Why Ned Kelly was a folk hero in Australia
  7. Susan Calman on how Victoria Wood inspired her to become a comedian
    02:22
    Susan Calman on how Victoria Wood inspired her to become a comedian
  8. Did Shakespeare really write his plays?
    01:24
    Did Shakespeare really write his plays?
  9. The Habit of Light by Gillian Clarke
    02:10
    The Habit of Light by Gillian Clarke
  10. Michael Morpurgo: Why I wrote Private Peaceful
    03:58
    Michael Morpurgo: Why I wrote Private Peaceful
  11. Billy Bragg: 'Who does she think she is, the Queen of England?!'
    02:48
    Billy Bragg: 'Who does she think she is, the Queen of England?!'
  12. Sarah Millican on her BAFTA red carpet experience
    03:34
    Sarah Millican on her BAFTA red carpet experience
  13. Claire Harman: ‘I’ve made Charlotte Brontë’s hair move’
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    Claire Harman: ‘I’ve made Charlotte Brontë’s hair move’
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