Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World Service outside the UK.

Find out how to listen to other BBC stations

Episode details

World Service,22 Feb 2025,49 mins

TV writer and co-creator Samuel Jefferson

The Arts Hour

Available for over a year

Nikki Bedi and cultural critic Rhianna Dhillon discuss Renee Zellweger’s return to the big screen as Bridget Jones, alongside Hugh Grant. American musical theatre star Marisha Wallace explains how she set her sights on being the first Black Sally Bowles on stage in Cabaret. Plus, Hollywood star Harrison Ford on joining the Marvel Universe and US artist Theaster Gates on the messages behind his work. Also, there is music from Venezuelan singer Luzmira Zerpa. And TV writer and co-creator Samuel Jefferson talks about his excellent, dynamic and gripping TV series Berlin ER. Producer: Oliver Jones Assistant producer: Lucy Collingwood

Programme Website
More episodes