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FRIDAY 6 FEBRUARY

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THE DREAMERS
Author Sarah Dunant reviews The Dreamers, the new Bernardo Bertolucci film which follows the lives of a ménage-à-trois in the Paris riots of 1968.

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AYUB KHAN-DIN
Best-known for his play and film adaptation, East is East Ayub Khan-Din's Notes on Falling Leaves opens at the Royal Court Theatre next week. He talks to Francine about his new play which looks at a son's troubled relationship with his ageing mother.

Notes on Falling Leaves is at the Royal Court Theatre from 11 - 20 February

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LSO CENTENARY
The London Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its centenary this year, but is also facing financial difficulties. Front Row reporter John Wilson goes behind the scenes to find out why.

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FORGETTING MUSIC
Front Row talks to pianist David Owen Norris about the sinking feeling that occurs when you are halfway through a concert, and completely forget what you are supposed to be playing...

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STUART MACONIE
Journalist and radio presenter Stuart Maconie talks about his music memoir, Cider with Roadies.

Cider with Roadies: From School Bus to Tour Bus Without Ever Growing Up is published by Ebury Press, ISBN 0091891159

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