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World Service,13 Nov 2021,49 mins

Actor Arinzé Kene

The Arts Hour

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On The Arts Hour this week, Nikki Bedi is joined by multi TONY-winning Broadway producer Ron Simons and in the studio by film critic Catherine Bray. Kristen Stewart talks about playing Diana, Princess of Wales in Spencer. Arinzé Kene, appearing on the London stage as Bob Marley in Get Up Stand Up, tells us about portraying his hero. Cynthia Erivo on her stratospheric career on stage and screen, and her Nigerian roots. Film director Edgar Wright reveals the challenges of making Last Night In Soho. Ron Simons tells us his secrets to making a successful Broadway show with African American themes. Singer, actor, activist Billy Porter on nearly three decades of performing at the top of his game. And music from Cypriot band Monsieur Doumani. (Photo: Arinzé Kene as Bob Marley. Credit: Craig Sugden)

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