Julian Schnabel, artist Ben Johnson; Barack Obama's children's book
John Wilson talks to Julian Schnabel about directing films; artist Ben Johnson in his studio; Barack Obama's children's book.
Film director and artist Julian Schnabel breaks the conventions of the radio interview, by deciding to wander around the room, as he discusses new film Miral.
Michael Rosen reviews US President Barack Obama's first book for children.
Artist Ben Johnson, who created a highly detailed large-scale city-scape of Liverpool, has now turned his focus to the view from the National Gallery in London. John Wilson visits his studio.
The next contender for this year's BBC National Short Story Award, Helen Oyeyemi, remembers being on a long-haul flight when the idea for her story sparked in her mind.
Producer: Jack Soper.
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Of Thee I Sing - Barack Obama
Michael Rosen reviews US President Barack Obama's first book for children.
Duration: 05:44
Julian Schnabel
An interview with artist and director Julian Schnabel.
Duration: 08:16
BBC National Short Story Award - Helen Oyeyemi
An interview with shortlisted author Helen Oyeyemi.
Duration: 06:37
Ben Johnson
A tour of his studio with the artist Ben Johnson.
Duration: 07:13
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