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26/05/2010

Chris Rock chats about his new film Death at a Funeral plus Andy McNab on his book War Torn, co-written with Kym Jordan.

Andy McNab published the bestseller Bravo Two Zero nearly 20 years ago. The former SAS soldier's latest release is War Torn, the first in a series which follows a unit on a military mission in Afghanistan. He tells Richard all about it - and why his identity must still remain a secret.

Legendary comedian Chris Rock chats about his latest movie Death at a Funeral, which opens in the UK next weekend as well as the current state of US politics, his latest Richard Pryor project and hair.

Cheryl Cole has launched divorce proceedings against Ashley Cole. Gordon Smart, the Sun's showbiz editor, talks about their front page splash.

Schools Secretary Michael Gove is writing to heads of primary and secondary schools in England inviting them to become academies. Kathy August, Principal of Manchester Academy, explains how academy status has worked well for her school. Tom Gittens, primary school head on Teeside, says why he's happy for his school to stay under local authority control.

Gorillaz will replace U2 at this year's Glastonbury.

Unite union joint leader Tony Woodley talks about news that BA and Unite are resuming talks.

Is it the end of an era in TV? Lost came to an end this week, and the likes of 24, Flash Forward and Heroes are all finishing soon too - so what does the future hold for the long running US TV format? Chrystal Siersma is from the cable TV channel FX.

David Quantick discusses this week's irritations including the laws of the road.

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Wed 26 May 2010 14:00

Chapters

  • The comedy legend Chris Rock talks about his new film

    The comedian promoted his new film Death Of A Funeral, talked about the documentary he produced and will also be producing a biopic of Richard Pryor's life alongside Adam Sandler.

    Duration: 08:44

Broadcast

  • Wed 26 May 2010 14:00