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Episode One: Carlos Acosta, Basquiat and Sparks

Nikki Bedi is joined by writer Ekow Eshun and Professor Sarah Churchwell to cast a critical eye on topical arts.

Nikki Bedi is joined by writer Ekow Eshun and Professor Sarah Churchwell to cast a critical eye on topical arts. John Wilson reports on dance superstar Carlos Acosta and his new Cuban dance company. And anonymous street artist Bambi takes us on a personal tour of a new Jean Michael-Basquiat exhibition. And performing a track from their acclaimed new album are arch-popsters Sparks.

30 minutes

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Fri 20 Oct 201708:00GMT
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Credits

PresenterNikki Bedi
Interviewed GuestEkow Eshun
Interviewed GuestSarah Churchwell
Interviewed GuestCarlos Acosta
ParticipantBambi
ParticipantJohn Wilson
PerformerSparks
Series ProducerMartina Hall
Executive ProducerTanya Hudson

Broadcasts

  • Sat 7 Oct 201704:30GMT
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  • Sat 7 Oct 201717:30GMT
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  • Sat 7 Oct 201722:30GMT
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  • Sun 8 Oct 201700:30GMT
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  • Sun 8 Oct 201705:30GMT
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  • Sun 8 Oct 201710:30GMT
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  • Sun 8 Oct 201722:30GMT
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  • Mon 9 Oct 201700:30GMT
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  • Tue 10 Oct 201708:00GMT
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  • Thu 12 Oct 201709:30GMT
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  • Sun 15 Oct 201722:30GMT
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  • Mon 16 Oct 201700:30GMT
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  • Fri 20 Oct 201708:00GMT
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