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Olympus Has Fallen; Granta Best of Young British Novelists

Mark Lawson reveals the Best of Young British Novelists, as selected by Granta. Plus the White House movie Olympus Has Fallen reviewed, and a report from Derry-Londonderry.

With Mark Lawson.

Front Row reveals the Best of Young British Novelists, as selected by Granta magazine, and featuring 20 writers under 40. The prestigious list, which was first published in 1983, is released once a decade: the class of 1983 included Martin Amis, Salman Rushdie and Rose Tremain. The editor of Granta John Freeman and writer A L Kennedy, who was selected in both 1993 and 2003, unveil the new list and reflect on their judging process.

The White House is the setting for the action film Olympus Has Fallen, starring Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart and Morgan Freeman. After the US president is taken hostage by terrorists, a disgraced former guard (Butler) finds himself playing a vital role. Elaine Showalter reviews.

Mark reports from Derry-Londonderry, as it celebrates its 100th Day as City of Culture 2013. Throughout the year hundreds of events will take place, involving both international artists and local people. Mark speaks to the organisers of a photography project which aims to show the personal history of the city, not the news headlines from the Troubles. A record shop owner and local band Strength discuss their participation, and author Brian McGilloway talks about the City of Culture legacy.

The conductor Sir Colin Davis died yesterday at the age of 85. Nicholas Kenyon, director of the Barbican Centre, London, reflects on the career of a musician who won international acclaim, most notably for his performances of works by Berlioz and Sibelius.

Producer Nicki Paxman.

30 minutes

Chapters

  • Olympus Has Fallen

    Elaine Showalter reviews new movie Olympus Has Fallen

    Duration: 12:10

  • Granta Best of Young British Novelists

    The editor of Granta John Freeman and writer A L Kennedy unveil the new list

    Duration: 07:36

  • Colin Davis

    Nicholas Kenyon remembers conductor Sir Colin Davis who has died at the age of 85

    Duration: 04:45

  • Derry~Londonderry City of Culture

    Mark reports from Derry-Londonderry, on it's100th Day as City of Culture 2013

    Duration: 08:33

Granta: Best of Young British Novelists

  • Naomi Alderman
  • Tahmima Anam
  • Ned Beauman
  • Jenni聽 Fagan
  • Adam Foulds
  • Xiaolu聽 Guo
  • Sarah聽 Hall
  • Steven Hall
  • Joanna聽 Kavenna
  • Benjamin Markovits
  • Nadifa Mohamed
  • Helen Oyeyemi
  • Ross聽 Raisin
  • Sunjeev Sahota
  • Taiye Selasi
  • Kamila Shamsie
  • Zadie Smith
  • David Szalay
  • Adam Thirlwell
  • Evie Wyld

Granta鈥檚 Best of Young British Novelists 4 is out this month.

Olympus Has Fallen

Olympus Has Fallen is out on Friday certificate 15.

Derry~Londonderry City of Culture

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Mark Lawson
Producer Olivia Skinner
Producer Nicki Paxman
Interviewed Guest AL Kennedy

Broadcast

  • Mon 15 Apr 2013 19:15

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