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Edinburgh Special

Featuring comedian Al Murray, The Killing actress Sofie Gråbøl, James Plays director Laurie Sansom, Hollywood actress Anne Archer and piano double act Worbey and Farrell.

John Wilson hosts a special edition of Front Row, recorded in front of an audience in the BBC blue tent at the Edinburgh Festival, featuring The Killing actress Sofie Gråbøl, who plays Queen Margaret in a new play about James III of Scotland and the director of the acclaimed James plays Laurie Sansom. Plus, comedian Al Murray on his new stand-up show One Man, One Guvnor, Hollywood actress Anne Archer on playing Jane Fonda, and music from piano double-act Worbey and Farrell.

Images: Anne Archer as Jane Fonda by Steve Ullahorne, Pub Landlord Al Murray & Sofie Gråbøl as Queen Margaret by Robert Day

Presenter: John Wilson
Producer: Jerome Weatherald.

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Thu 14 Aug 201419:15
BBC Radio 4

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Chapters

  • Anne Archer

    Duration: 07:03

  • Al Murray

    Duration: 07:57

  • Sofie Gabrol and Laurie Samson

    Duration: 08:10

  • Worbey & Farrell

    Duration: 03:11

Sofie Gråbøl

Sofie Gråbøl

The James Plays by the National Theatre of Scotland starring Sofie Gråbøl are on at the Festival Theatre, Edinburgh until Friday 22 August 2014 and then at the National Theatre, Londonfrom Wednesday 10 September until Wednesday 29 October 2014.

Image: Sofie Gråbøl (Queen Margaret), Jamie Sives (James III) in James III: The True Mirror

Photo Credit: Robert Day

Al Murray

Al Murray
Al Murray: The Pub Landlord: One Man, One Guvnor. 20 Years At The Lager Top is on at the Assembly George Square Gardens, Edinburgh until Sunday 24 August 2014. He then goes on tour around the UK, see his website for further details.

Anne Archer

Anne Archer

The Trial of Jane Fonda starring Anne Archer is on at the Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh until Sunday 24 August 2014. 

Image: Anne Archer (Jane Fonda) & Greg Patmore (Tommy Lee Cook) in The Trial of Jane Fonda
Photo Credit: Steve Ullahorne

Worbey & Farrell

Worbey & Farrell
Worbey & Farrell: Concerto Without Orchestra are performing at The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh until Sunday 24 August 2014.

Credits

PresenterJohn Wilson
Interviewed GuestSofie Grabol
Interviewed GuestAl Murray
Interviewed GuestLaurie Sansom
Interviewed GuestAnne Archer
Interviewed GuestWorbey & Farrell
ProducerJerome Weatherald

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  • Thu 14 Aug 201419:15
    BBC Radio 4

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