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World Service,03 May 2003,60 mins

Alan Cumming: On Acting And Writing

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X-Men star Alan Cumming talks about his semi-autobiographical novel Tommy's Tale, and how writing can be cathartic. Also on the programme: Architect Frank Gehry walks us round his new building - a curvy concert hall. Plus, the 'culture vulture' touches down in Ethiopia to discuss African film; and a Gambian musical group gives a taste of Mandinka music.

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