Comedian Russell Howard; the art of Norman Rockwell
With John Wilson. Featuring an interview with comedian Russell Howard, a re-assessment of the American illustrator Norman Rockwell and a review of the film Tron:Legacy.
With John Wilson.
John talks to comedian Russell Howard, who describes the pressures of stadium gigs, explains how his 91热爆 Three Good News team see themselves as the topical comedy version of The A-Team, and reveals how tragedy inspired him to pursue a career in stand-up.
The illustrator Norman Rockwell, renowned for his magazine covers and depictions of everyday American life, divided critics during his lifetime, with some suggesting that he wasn't a true artist. As a new exhibition opens in Britain, novelist Tracy Chevalier re-assesses Rockwell's work and career.
Tron: Legacy reaches British cinemas this week, the sequel to the 1982 film which was considered ground-breaking at the time due to its use of what was, in those days, cutting-edge, computer-generated visuals. Science-fiction expert Professor Roger Luckhurst reviews
And with Front Row's latest guide for anyone attempting Christmas shopping, Julia Eccleshare, Children's Books Editor of The Guardian, chooses a selection of titles for older children.
Producer Rebecca Nicholson.
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Norman Rockwell
Novelist Tracy Chevalier re-assesses the work and career of illustrator Norman Rockwell, renowned for his magazine covers and depictions of everyday American life.
Duration: 06:16
Russell Howard
John talks to comedian Russell Howard who reveals how tragedy inspired him to pursue a career in stand-up.
Duration: 09:09
Tron: Legacy review
Tron: Legacy reaches British cinemas this week, the sequel to the 1982 film which was considered ground-breaking at the time due to its use of computer-generated visuals.
Duration: 06:30
Books for older children
Julia Eccleshare, Children's Books Editor of The Guardian, chooses a selection of titles for older children.
Duration: 06:00
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