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2003 MAN BOOKER PRIZE SHORTLIST
Earlier today this year's shortlist of authors for the UK's most talked about literary prize was announced. The writers who made it onto the 2003 Man Booker Prize list were: Monica Ali, Margaret Atwood, Damon Galgut, Zoë Heller, Clare Morrall, and DBC Pierre. Mark Lawson talks to John Carey, chairman of the 2003 Booker Prize judges.

The winner of the Man Booker Prize 2003 is announced live on BBC2 and BBC4 on October 14
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ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER ART COLLECTION
Andrew Lloyd Webber talks to Front Row about his extensive art collection which he has accumulated over 40 years. Initially concentrating on Pre-Raphaelites such as Rossetti and Burne Jones, Lord Lloyd Webber expanded his collection to include several Stanley Spencers and a Picasso, as well as paintings by Victorian artists such as Tissot and Leighton. His collection now forms the Pre-Raphaelite and Other Masters exhibition at the Royal Academy.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's art collection, Pre-Raphaelite and Other Masters, Royal Academy, London, 20 September to 12 December 2003
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MICHAEL BARRYMORE
Comedian, Michael Barrymore is back on stage with an evening of comedy entertainment following his tour of Australia and New Zealand. He makes his West End debut with his show Live on Stage at Wyndham's Theatre in London. Novelist and columnist for The Independent, Terence Blacker, reviews.

Michael Barrymore in Live On Stage, Wyndham's Theatre, London from 16 to 8 November
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THE ITALIAN JOB - REMAKE
Director, Peter Collinson's 1969 film The Italian Job has come to be fondly regarded as a classic. Film critic Bob McCabe gives his reaction to director F Gary Gray's new film hommage to the Michael Caine version.

The Italian Job is on release around the country, certificate 12A
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