Jessie Buckley on her starring role in the film Hamnet
Jessie Buckley talks about her Oscar-tipped role in Hamnet. And we discuss Palaver by Bryan Washington and the stage production of Woman in Mind starring Sheridan Smith.
Jessie Buckley talks to Tom Sutcliffe about her role in the historical drama Hamnet, adapted from Maggie O'Farrell's book which explores the origins of Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Journalist Bidisha Mamata and writer Mark Ravenhill join Tom to review Hamnet.
They also discuss award-winning author Bryan Washington's Palaver, which focuses on an estranged mother and son who attempt to reconcile in Tokyo.
And they offer their verdict on Sheridan Smith's starring role in a revival of Alan Ayckbourn’s Woman in Mind, alongside Romesh Ranganathan in his West End stage debut.
Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe
Producer: Claire Bartleet
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