Kristin Scott Thomas; Mackenzie Crook; Turner Prize shortlist; Dannie Abse tribute
Arts news with John Wilson. Kristin Scott Thomas and director Ian Rickson discuss reuniting for a new production of Sophocles's Greek tragedy Electra, with music by PJ Harvey.
Kristin Scott Thomas and director Ian Rickson discuss reuniting for a new stage production of Sophocles's Greek tragedy Electra, which has music by PJ Harvey. Mackenzie Crook tells John Wilson about Detectorists, a new BBC comedy about people who go in search of buried treasure with their metal detectors, which he has written and directed and also stars in alongside Toby Jones. Critic Rachel Campbell-Johnston reviews the work of the four shortlisted artists for the Turner Prize 2014, on show at Tate Britain. George Harrison's widow Olivia Harrison discusses a new CD set of his tracks both as a Beatle and solo artist. Plus, a tribute to poet Dannie Abse whose death was announced on Sunday.
Presenter : John Wilson
Producer : Dymphna Flynn.
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Images from the Turner Prize 2014 exhibition at Tate Britain
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Archive interview: Dannie Abse
The poet talking to John Wilson in 2007
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Kristin Scott Thomas
Kristin Scott Thomas and director Ian Rickson on reuniting for Electra at The Old Vic.
Duration: 07:17
Turner Prize 2014
Critic Rachel Campbell-Johnston reviews the work of the four shortlisted artists.
Duration: 05:54
Olivia Harrison
George Harrison's widow discusses a new CD set of his tracks.
Duration: 05:30
Mackenzie Crook
Mackenzie Crook discusses Detectorists, a comedy he has written and directed and stars in
Duration: 06:32
Dannie Abse
From the Front Row archive, Dannie Abse reads his poem Case Histories.
Duration: 01:32
Electra
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Turner Prize 2014
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The Turner Prize 2014 exhibition is showing at Tate Britain until Sunday 4 January 2015.
The winner will be announced at an awards ceremony, broadcast live on Channel 4, Monday 1 December 2014.
Photo: © Tate
Detectorists
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Detectorists begins on BBC Four Thursday 2 October at 10pm
George Harrison
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George Harrison: The Apple Years 1968-75 Box set is out now.
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Role Contributor Presenter John Wilson Interviewed Guest Kristin Scott Thomas Interviewed Guest Ian Rickson Interviewed Guest Mackenzie Crook Interviewed Guest Rachel Campbell-Johnston Interviewed Guest Olivia Harrison Interviewed Guest Dannie Abse Producer Dymphna Flynn Broadcast
- Mon 29 Sep 201419:15BBC Radio 4
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