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Tuesday 21 January

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TUESDAY 21 JANUARY

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MARION AND GEOFF
Hugo Blick, producer and co-writer of the award-winning series Marion and Geoff, talks to Mark Lawson. Originally 10 mintues in length, Marion and Geoff has been extended to 30 mintues, with Rob Brydon as Keith Barrat, mini-cab driver turned chauffeur to a lonely heiress and a dysfunctional child.

The second series of Marion and Geoff begins Wednesday 29 January, 10pm on BBC2
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GIORGIO DE CHIRICO
Described at one of the innovative and controverisal artists of the 20th century, Georgio de Chirico was well-known for his enigmatic, dream-like paintings. His work is said to have had a profound influence on modern art. Tonight, jazz legend, George Melly reviews the exhibition Georgio de Chirico and the Myth of Ariadne which opened today at the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art.

Georgio de Chirico and the Myth of Ariadne exhibition, Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, London from 22 January to 13 April
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COLUMN: NAMING OF SYMPHONIES
Writer Roderick Swanston offers his perspective on the naming of symphonies.

The season of concerts, Haydn: The Creative Genius, Royal Festival Hall, London from Thursday 30 January to 24 June
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HANS MAGNUS ENZENSBERGER
Mark Lawson talks to Hans Magnus Enzensberger, essayist, journalist, translator, dramatist, editor, publisher - and Germany's most important poet.

Where Were You Robert by Hans Magnus Enzensberger, published by Hamish Hamilton, ISBN 0241140714 and Puffin Books, ISBN 0141306807
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COVER VERSIONS COMPETITION
The latest Front Row competition roots out cover versions of a well-known song to come up with three unlikely versions of the same hit.

All you have to do is identify the song and the three artists covering it.

There'll be a song on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week. All three songs can be heard again on Thursday's programme.

Please don't send your entries until you've heard all three songs.

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