Ray Davies; Robert Lindsay plays Onassis
With John Wilson, including the first-night verdict on Robert Lindsay's portrayal of the tycoon Aristotle Onassis in a new play by Martin Sherman.
With John Wilson.
Sarah Dunant delivers the first-night verdict on Robert Lindsay's portrayal of the tycoon Aristotle Onassis, in a new play by Martin Sherman.
Ray Davies, former front man of The Kinks, has re-visited his back catalogue for a new CD of collaborations. The album, See My Friends, contains new versions of classics Waterloo Sunset, Lola and You Really Got Me in which he duets with musicians including Bruce Springsteen, Metallica and Mumford & Sons. Ray Davies discusses his new project and offers a Ray of hope to Kinks fans.
Turner Prize nominee Susan Philipsz explains why her new project Surround Me involved her singing a 16th century oyster seller's song in a back alleyway in the City of London.
Donald Sutherland, Ian McShane and Rufus Sewell are among the cast of The Pillars of the Earth, a new TV drama series set amidst the political and religious battles of the 12th century, and adapted from a novel by Ken Follett. Historian Tom Holland reviews.
Writer Geoff Dyer reports on a new exhibition of work by the American artist James Turrell, famed for his work with light and space.
Producer Philippa Ritchie.
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PILLARS OF THE EARTH
TV drama adapted from a novel by Ken Follett. Historian Tom Holland reviews.
Duration: 04:40
RAY DAVIES
Ray Davies discusses his new CD of collaborations, See My Friends.
Duration: 09:20
ONASSIS
Sarah Dunant reviews Robert Lindsay's portrayal of the Greek tycoon Onassis.
Duration: 04:34
SUSAN PHILIPSZ
Turner prize nominee Susan Philipsz on her new project Surround Me.
Duration: 04:37
JAMES TURRELL EXHIBITION
Writer Geoff Dyer on a new exhibition of work by American artist James Turrell.
Duration: 04:39
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