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Radio 4,08 Dec 2010,30 mins

Derek Jacobi's Lear; Lenny Henry on tour.

Front Row

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After saying for many years he felt too young, Derek Jacobi has now taken on the role of King Lear at the tiny venue of the Donmar Theatre. Andrew Dickson reviews. Comedian and actor Lenny Henry discusses returning to comedy from Shakespeare for his new stand-up tour, being single, and how Paul Daniels introduced him to the unforgiving comedy of Richard Pryor. As the bookies prepare the odds on the likely Christmas number one, Front Row's Juke Box Jury, David Hepworth and Rosie Swash, listen to a sackful of this year's festive releases, and deliver their verdict: hit or miss. Producer: Philippa Ritchie.

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