Oscar winner Helen Hunt’s love of theatre

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Nikki hears from Oscar winning actor Helen Hunt about the joys of performing on stage and about working with Hollywood star Jack Nicholson. Award winning Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka talks about researching ghost stories for his novel set in the after life. American singer songwriter Shelea pays tribute to Aretha Franklin and explains how to sing in her style. Australian director Andrew Dominik discusses his personal obsession with Marilyn Monroe and his new film, Blonde. The Polish writer and director Aga Woszczyńska tells Nikki about her debut feature film, Silent Land which tells the story of how a tragic accident on an idyllic holiday eats away at a couple’s relationship. We hear from Irish filmmaker Colm Bairéad on making his film, The Quiet Girl, in the Gaelic language. There’s music from South African cellist Abel Selaocoe. Plus Nikki is joined by cultural critic Anil Sinanan. (Photo: Helen Hunt. Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)