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TUESDAY 24 FEBRUARY
Presented by Mark Lawson
THE STATEMENT
Mark Lawson is joined by Hermione Lee to review The Statement, a new film thriller starring Michael Caine as a Nazi executioner forced to go on the run after an attempt on his life.
'The Statement' opens at selected cinemas this Friday 27 Feb. Certificate 12A
Related links:
BBCi Films: The Statement
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HARRY POTTER TRANSLATION
Mark Lawson talks to the man responsible for translating 'Harry Potter' into ancient Greek, Andrew Wilson.
Related links:
BBCi News: It's all Greek to...
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CLARE SHORT x3 on TV
Mark Lawson with political journalist Anthony Howard on the three separate TV appearances this week by the former cabinet minister Clare Short - as teacher, dinner party guest and politician.
'My Week in the Real World' on BBC2 Wednesday 25 Feb. at 9pm
'Clare Short - The Conscientious Objector' on BBC4 Wednesday 25 Feb. at 11pm
and, 'Dinner With Portillo' on BBC4 Thursday 26 Feb at 9.30pm
Related links:
Govt UK: Clare Short Biog
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DEREK WALCOTT
Mark Lawson speaks with poet and Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott on his work and about the island he was born on, St Lucia, which celebrates a quarter-century of independence this year.
Derek Walcott delivers a reading and commentary on the theme 'A Heart with Two Homes' at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Wednesday 25 February, chaired by poet David Dabydeen
Related links:
Royal Festival Hall: D.Walcott
Poetry: Derek Walcott Biog
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TELEVISION TABOOS
As a poll reveals that the majority of Americans would like to see executions televised live, Sam Brenton takes a look at the history of television taboos.
Related links:
AP Press: Hastings Poll
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