The Culture Show Uncut2008/2009Episodes Episode guide

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1. Episode 30

   The show comes from the Whitechapel Art Gallery in London, due to re-open in April 2009.
2. Picasso - A Culture Show Special

   The life and work of Picasso, and music from Swedish indie band Peter, Bjorn and John.
3. Episode 28

   Featuring Seattle band Fleet Foxes and original punk poet John Cooper Clarke.
4. Episode 27

   A look at the future for the arts in the Northeast.
5. Episode 26

   Lauren Laverne travels to Dublin to interview the world's biggest rock band - U2.
6. Episode 25

   With the Oscars coming up, the Culture Show brings an alternative - the Kermode Awards.
7. Episode 24

   The merits of Heat magazine and celebrity culture in general. Music from Franz Ferdinand.
8. Episode 23

   Pianist Alfred Brendel reveals a passion for the later films of Luis Bunuel.
9. Episode 22

   Franz Ferdinand perform acoustic versions of tracks from their new album.
10. Episode 21

    An interview with Roberto Saviano and a masterclass in creating cult TV from Ed Burns.
11. Episode 20

    Featuding a unique screening of Danny Boyle's film Slumdog Millionaire.
12. Martin Freeman Goes to Motown

    Special marking the 50th anniversary of Motown Records.
13. Episode 18

    A look at back at some of the highlights of the Culture Show in 2008.
14. Strictly Baz: A Culture Show Special

    Director Baz Luhrmann talks to Mark Kermode about his next film Australia.
15. Episode 16

    Michael Sheen talks about his forthcoming role as David Frost in the film Frost/Nixon.
16. Episode 15

    Angelina Jolie gives a rare interview to The Culture Show.
17. Episode 14

    Mark Kermode brings together the cast and crew of the well loved British film, Local Hero.
18. The Edinburgh Festival Show 3

    Lauren Laverne and the Culture Show team report from the Edinburgh Festival.
19. The Edinburgh Festival Show 2

    Lauren Laverne profiles 365, the new work by The National Theatre of Scotland.
20. The Edinburgh Festival Show

    Miranda Sawyer meets Tracey Emin, while Tim Samuels tours the city's venues.
21. Episode 10

    Verity Sharp with Metallica; Andrew Graham-Dixon visits the Vasari Corridor, Florence.
22. Episode 9

    Mark Kermode meets the man behind a hilarious new animation.
23. Episode 8

    Uncut edition featuring animation Magnetic Movie by Semiconductor.
24. Episode 7

    The Charlatans take the busking challenge and music from Clare and the Reasons.
25. Episode 6

    Mark Kermode meets artist Steve McQueen to discuss his lastest exhibition at the Barbican.
26. Episode 5

    Ex-Big Brother contestants discuss George Orwell's 1984 on its 60th anniversary.
27. Episode 4

    Film director Nic Roeg gives a rare interview. Music is from Brazillian band CSS.
28. Episode 3

    Judging the Folkstone Triennial and paying tribute to Dylan Thomas.
29. Episode 2

    Verity Sharp meets 27-year-old Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel.
30. Episode 1

    New series of the arts and culture programme with Lauren Laverne and Mark Kermode.