The Entertainer, TV drama Ellen, Sausage Party, Herman Koch
How does Kenneth Branagh's The Entertainer compare with Laurence Olivier's? Michael Billington reviews. Herman Koch on his new novel, and Sausage Party, featuring rude food.
Kenneth Branagh takes on the role of Archie Rice in John Osborne's 1957 play The Entertainer. The Guardian's theatre critic Michael Billington talks to us about watching Laurence Olivier in the original production at the Royal Court, and gives us his views on this latest revival.
Ellen is a powerful, prescient story of a tough teenager trying to take control of her chaotic life. We talk to the writer Sarah Quintrell and actress Jessica Barden who plays 14-year-old Ellen.
Sausage Party the animated Pixar pastiche that sees Seth Rogan and friends get rude with food. James King reviews.
Herman Koch, the writer of the international bestselling novel, The Dinner - discusses his latest book, Dear Mr M, a literary thriller which explores the art and morality of turning fact into fiction.
Presenter Kirsty Lang
Producer Marilyn Rust.
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The Entertainer
Duration: 05:33
Ellen
Duration: 09:11
Sausage Party
Duration: 04:57
Herman Koch - Dear Mr M
Duration: 08:13
The Entertainer
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Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company’s The Entertainer, is at the Garrick Theatre, London until 12 November.
Image: Kenneth Branagh (Archie Rice), Greta Scacchi (Phoebe Rice), Gawn Grainger (Billy Rice). Credit Johan PerssonEllen
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Ellen will be on Channel 4 at 10pm on Thursday 1st September, and then will be available on All4.
Image: Ellen played by Jessica Barden. Credit: Channel 4Sausage Party
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Sausage Party is in cinemas from Friday 2nd September, certificate 15.
Image Credit: Sony Pictures Releasing UK.Herman Koch
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Dear Mr M is out now, published by Picador.
Image Credit: Herman Koch © Mark KohnCredits
Role Contributor Interviewed Guest Michael Billington Interviewed Guest Sarah Quintrell Interviewed Guest Jessica Barden Interviewed Guest James King Interviewed Guest Herman Koch Presenter Kirsty Lang Producer Marilyn Rust Broadcast
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