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WEDNESDAY 11 FEBRUARY
Presented by Francine Stock
THOMAS KENEALLY
Francine Stock talks to the Australian writer Thomas Keneally, author of the book later turned into the film Schindler's List, about his new novel. He talks about the anger that spurred him into writing a novel about a writer fleeing a tyrant's regime, and discusses his horror of writing to order.
The Tyrant's Novel by Thomas Keneally, published by Sceptre, ISBN 0340825251
Related link:
Profile - Thomas Keneally
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THE TEMPEST
Shakespeare scholar Michael Dobson and critic Fiona Maddocks review the Royal Opera House's eagerly-awaited new opera The Tempest, by one of Britain's most highly regarded young composers, Thomas Adès.
The Tempest is at The Royal Opera House, London on 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 February
It will also be broadcast on Radio 3 at 7.30 pm on 18 February and on BBC Four at 7 pm on 21 February
Related links:
Royal Opera House - The Tempest
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OSCAR COVER-UP
David Darcy joins Francine Stock to discuss the new cautions from broadcasters following Janet Jackson's breast's unscheduled appearance at the Super Bowl half-time entertainment.
Related links:
BBCi News - Oscar head angry at TV show delay
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ART AND NATURE
A new exhibition opens at Tate Britain tomorrow looking at the Pre-Raphaelites' fascination with the natural world and their love of painting landscapes. Nicholas Shrimpton, Fellow in English Literature at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford and author of several books about the champion of the Pre-Raphaelites, John Ruskin, reviews Pre-Raphaelite Vision: Truth To Nature.
Visit the gallery
Pre-Raphaelite Vision: Truth To Nature, Tate Britain, 12 February - 3 May
Related links:
Tate Britain - Pre-Raphaelite Vision
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ENVIRONMENTAL FILMS
Film critic Chris Tookey explores the world of environmental films.
It's All About Love opens at selected cinemas this Friday, certificate 15
IMDb It's All About Love
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