American writer Percival Everett

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Award-winning author Percival Everett's new book James, is a retelling of Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - from the perspective of Jim, the slave. He talks to the Sam Sanders, entertainment journalist and radio and podcast host, who is filling in for presenter Nikki Bedi this week. Sam is joined by cultural commentator Hanna Flint to discuss Australian actor Joel Edgerton playing two versions of the same character, as the hero and villain in the new TV series Dark Matter. British film producer Alison Owen explains why she loves turning historical novels into film. South African soprano Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha’s enduring love of gospel legend, Mahalia Jackson. Conductor Antonio Pappano’s experience of being thrown in at the deep end by his mentor, Daniel Barenboim. Plus, a live tune from Spanish singer-songwriter Buika. Presenter: Sam Sanders (Photo: Percival Everett. Credit: Michael Avedon)