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WEDNESDAY 13 AUGUST
Presented by John Wilson
TREVOR'S WORLD OF SPORT
Trevor's World of Sport stars Neil Pearson, as a sports agent to the stars, in a brand new Andy Hamilton Comedy (Drop the Dead Donkey)for BBC One. Reviewed by Alison Rudd.
Trevor's World of Sport starts this Friday 15th Aug at 9:30pm on BBC One
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SUKHDEV SANDHU
John speaks to Sukhdev Sandhu about his latest book London Calling which tells the story of life in London for black and Asian people from the 17th century until today. He examines their literature, their writings tracing their escapades, follows their fortunes - all in all, a teeming and complex mix of social and cultural history.
London Calling: How Black and Asian Writers Imagined a City by Sukhdev Sandhu, Published 18 Aug 2003 HarperCollins, ISBN: 000257182X
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PETER JACKSON
Lord of the Rings director, Peter Jackson, is reported today to have catapulted himself towards the top of the Hollywood earnings ladder with a $20 million fee to direct a remake of King Kong. John talks to Michael Fleming, of Variety magazine, about why Jackson has decided to take the money upfront.
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RIVER JOURNEYS at THE LOWRY
The exhibition River Journeys explores the River Irwell and Manchester Ship Canal, from source to sea, through stunning photographs and commissions, education and community projects. Work is on show by artists John Darwell, Dinu Li, Gordon McWilliam and Stuart Royse.
Exhibition, River Journeys: Artists' responses to the Manchester Ship Canal, The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, Manchester, 2 Aug - 26 Oct 2003. See Website for further info
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SAVE OUR SHORT STORY
An Arts Council England Initiative - to save the short story format. Front Row speaks to author Val McDermid, one of the organisers of the campaign team, to ask what it is they are trying to achieve.
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Save our Short Story Campaign
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Entertainment: Trevor's World of Sport
The Lowry Galleries: RIVER JOURNEYS
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