Toby Jones; Maps to the Stars review; Rose Tremain; John Lahr on Tennessee Williams
With Kirsty Lang. Toby Jones discusses his role in TV drama Marvellous, Rose Tremain talks about her short story The American Lover, and Jason Solomons reviews Maps to the Stars.
British actor Toby Jones discusses his role in new TV drama Marvellous and Jason Solomons reviews David Cronenberg's latest film, the dark Hollywood satire Maps to the Stars. Also on the programme Rose Tremain explains the idea behind her shortlisted entry for this year's BBC National Short Story Award, and John Lahr on how he got inside the mind of Tennessee Williams for a new biography.
Presenter: Kirsty Lang
Producer: Ellie Bury.
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Toby Jones
Toby Jones discusses Marvellous, the inspirational and true story of Neil Baldwin.
Duration: 08:14
BBC National Short Story Award - Rose Tremain
Rose Tremain discusses what inspired her story, The American Lover.
Duration: 06:55
Maps To The Stars
Review of David Cronenburg's film 'Maps to the Stars'.
Duration: 04:16
John Lahr
Theatre critic John Lahr discusses his biography of US playwright Tennessee Williams.
Duration: 08:15
Toby Jones
Toby Jones stars in Marvellous(Thursday 25 September 2014, 9pm, BBC Two) - the inspirational and incredible true story of Neil Baldwin, a man who refused to accept the label of learning difficulties, and who has led an extraordinary life.National Short Story Award - Rose Tremain
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Shortlisted author Rose Tremain discusses her short story, The American Lover. The winner of the BBC National Short Story Award in partnership with booktrust will be announced on Tuesday 30 September 2014.Maps To The Stars
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Maps To The Stars, directed by David Cronenberg, is released in UK cinemas on 26 September.John Lahr
Acclaimed theatre critic John Lahr discusses his biography of America's great playwright Tennessee Williams.
Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh is published on 25 September by Bloomsbury, and is Radio 4's Book of the Week.Credits
Role Contributor Presenter Kirsty Lang Producer Ellie Bury Interviewed Guest Toby Jones Interviewed Guest John Lahr Interviewed Guest Rose Tremain Interviewed Guest Jason Solomons Broadcast
- Mon 22 Sep 201419:15BBC Radio 4
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