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World Service,24 Oct 2020,53 mins

Actor and rapper Riz Ahmed

The Arts Hour

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Actor and musician Riz Ahmed discusses his new film Mogul Mowgli. Author Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi tells us why she chose to set her new novel The First Woman in 1970s Uganda and R&B star Usher performs a cover of The Chainsmokers’ track, Don’t Let Me Down. British actress Romola Garai tells us why she has chosen to direct a horror movie as her first feature film; Star Trek’s George Takei talks about his long lasting friendships from the show and Chinese pianist Lang Lang plays through one of Bach’s best loved compositions. Nikki Bedi’s guests this week are world class photographer Misan Harriman; and writer and critic Edwin Okolo who joins us from Lagos. (Photo: Actor and rapper Riz Ahmed. Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images)

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