19/11/2011

Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.

Actor Robert Lindsay comes in from the cold to talk about the roaring success of his new role in Trevor Nunn's production of 'The Lion In Winter'. Robert is playing the part of Henry II, whose family Christmas becomes a combat zone of deceit, betrayal and bitter power games.

And from one warzone to another, journalist and presenter Michael Mosley is back from the the frontline to talk to Clive about his new BBC2 series 'Frontline Medicine', which uncovers the medical breakthroughs emerging from the current conflicts.

From best-dressed ladies to well-read babies, designer Orla Keily's signature style is now adorning two new books for babies and toddlers. Jo Bunting will be talking to Orla about how her career has blossomed from designing beautifully stylish hats, clothes and handbags to her new ventures in the book world.

There's fighting talk from Billy Bragg, whose polemical songs have inspired generations. His music touches on major political concerns from war and terrorism, to the politics of identity. Billy takes time out of his tour to talk political fisticuffs with Clive and also performs a track from his new album 'Fight Songs'.

The wonderfully talented Webb Sisters normally share a stage with Leonard Cohen as his backing singers. They are now touring together and performing their own songs, but will treat us to their rendition of Cohen's 'If It Be Your Will' from their album Savages.

Producer: Cathie Mahoney.