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Tributes to Sir Roger Moore, The return of Twin Peaks, American crime writer Bill Beverly

Arts news, interviews and reviews. Tributes to Sir Roger Moore, who has died, the return of cult TV drama Twin Peaks, plus American crime writer Bill Beverly.

Music journalist Laura Snapes reflects on the Manchester attacks.

Matt Thorne on the return of cult TV drama Twin Peaks; after a twenty six year break, will the surreal world of its creator and director David Lynch please new audiences and super fans alike?

American crime writer Bill Beverly on the success of his debut novel Dodgers which won a string of awards including a Gold Dagger from the Crime Writers Association. Described as The Wire meets JD Salinger, Dodgers is a coming of age story which raises issues about race, class and youth whilst providing a new take on the classic American road novel.

Bond director John Glen and TV and film writer Andrew Collins on Sir Roger Moore, who has died.

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30 minutes

Chapters

  • Manchester attacks

    Duration: 04:10

  • Bill Beverly

    Duration: 06:55

  • Twin Peaks

    Duration: 05:59

  • Roger Moore

    Duration: 10:40

Tributes to Sir Roger Moore

Tributes to Sir Roger Moore
Sir Roger Moore

The Return of Twin Peaks

The Return of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks is available on Sky Atlantic and NOWTV on demand, and broadcast again at 9pm tonight

Bill Beverly

Bill Beverly
Bill Beverly
Photo credit: Deborah Ager

Dodgers is out now

Credits

RoleContributor
Interviewed GuestLaura Snapes
Interviewed GuestMatt Thorne
Interviewed GuestBill Beverly
Interviewed GuestJohn Glen
Interviewed GuestAndrew Collins

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  • Tue 23 May 201719:15

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