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Smokey Robinson; Lenny Henry; Before I Go to Sleep; Secrets

Arts news. John Wilson talks to Motown singer Smokey Robinson, plus Lenny Henry on his new theatre show, the film of Before I Go to Sleep reviewed, and new BBC1 drama Secrets.

With John Wilson.

Smokey Robinson (Tracks of My Tears, Being With You, Tears of a Clown) was once pronounced by Bob Dylan as America's greatest living poet. Smokey talks to John about his new CD of duets with Elton John, Mary J Blige and Jessie J.

Before I Go to Sleep was a huge bestseller as a novel in 2011. The film adaptation opens this week with Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman and Mark Strong. Sarah Dunant reviews.

Lenny Henry talks about bringing Radio 4 sitcom Rudy's Rare Records to the stage in Birmingham, as well as discussing his career, music and father-son relationships.

Plus, Boyd Hilton reviews The Secrets, BBC1's new series of stand-alone dramas by new writers starring Olivia Colman and Alison Steadman amongst others.

Presenter : John Wilson
Producer : Dymphna Flynn.

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Mon 1 Sep 201419:15
BBC Radio 4

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  • Smokey Robinson

    Smokey Robinson talks to John about his new album of duets

    Duration: 10:33

  • Before I Go To Sleep

    Sarah Dunant reviews the film Before I Go To Sleep

    Duration: 04:31

  • Lenny Henry

    Lenny Henry talks about bringing Radio 4 sitcom Rudy's Rare Records to the stage

    Duration: 07:52

  • The Secrets

    Boyd Hilton reviews The Secrets, BBC1's new series of stand-alone dramas

    Duration: 04:56

Smokey Robinson

Smokey Robinson

Smokey & Friends the new album by Smokey Robinson is released on Monday 8 September 2014. He will be performing at the Eventim Apollo, London on Sunday 23 November 2014 and is touring around the USA, please see his site for more details.

Image: Paul Weller, Smokey Robinson & John Wilson

Paul Weller came to the Front Row studio to meet one of his musical idols

Before I Go To Sleep

Before I Go To Sleep

Before I Go To Sleep is released in UK cinemas on Friday 5 September 2014, certificate 15.

Image: Nicole Kidman (Christine Lucas) in Before I Go To Sleep

Lenny Henry

Lenny Henry

Rudy’s Rare Records, starring Lenny Henry and written by Danny Robins, is on at the Birmingham Rep from Thursday 4 September until Monday 22 September 2014 and then on at the Hackney Empire, London from Wednesday 24 September until Sunday 5 October 2014.

Image: Joivan Wade (Richie), Lenny Henry (Adam) & Larrington Walker (Rudy) in Rudy's Rare Records. Image Credit: Nobby Clark

The Secrets

The Secrets
The Secrets, a new drama series starts on Sunday 7 September 2014 at 22:40 on BBC one.

Credits

PresenterJohn Wilson
Interviewed GuestSmokey Robinson
Interviewed GuestSarah Dunant
Interviewed GuestLenny Henry
Interviewed GuestBoyd Hilton
ProducerDymphna Flynn

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  • Mon 1 Sep 201419:15
    BBC Radio 4

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