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Ken Loach review; Rumer; James Sallis interview

Mark Lawson meets writer James Sallis, whose book Drive was the source for the film starring Ryan Gosling. Rumer discusses her album of songs originally by male artists.

With Mark Lawson.

Ken Loach's latest film, The Angels' Share, is a comedy set in Scotland, following the fortunes of Robbie, a young Scottish gangster who discovers that he has a "nose" - a natural aptitude for judging whisky. Columnist Suzanne Moore gives her verdict.

Singer Rumer released her first album Seasons of My Soul to much acclaim in 2010. Her second album is a collection of songs originally made famous by male artists. She discusses how she chose the songs and how she coped with her nerves at a recent performance at the White House, singing for President Obama.

American writer, poet and musician James Sallis discusses his latest crime novel, Driven - a sequel to Drive, which was adapted as a film last year, starring Ryan Gosling. Driven is set seven years after the events in Drive, and the nameless Driver finds that his past still stalks him.

Writer Travis Elborough charts the close connections between British crime fiction and British beaches - not just for readers sitting by the sea with a book, but for writers including Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie and Peter James.

Producer Ellie Bury.

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30 minutes

Chapters

  • The Angels' Share

    Suzanne Moore gives her verdict on Ken Loach's latest film, The Angels' Share.

    Duration: 05:17

  • Rumer

    Interview with singer Rumer.

    Duration: 08:57

  • James Sallis

    Interview with American writer, poet and musician James Sallis.

    Duration: 09:43

  • British Crime Fiction and beaches

    Writer Travis Elborough charts the close connections between British crime fiction and British beaches.

    Duration: 03:53

Broadcast

  • Mon 28 May 2012 19:15

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