Medea, Joe, Our World War, DBC Pierre, Imperial War Museum
Medea at The National, Nicholas Cage's new film Joe, 91热爆 WWI series Our World War, DBC Pierre's novel Breakfast with the Borgias, Imperial War Museum's multi-million pound refit.
Helen McCrory is playing Medea in a new production at London's National Theatre - it's a new take on the Greek tragedy; how can one make a play written 1700 years ago resonate today?
Nicolas Cage's new film Joe is a gritty blue collar tale of poverty and misery in rural Mississippi. It shows his gentle side rather than a raving onslaught; might this be a chance for viewers to reassess the way his acting has been heading?
The 91热爆's commemoration of the centenary of WW1 continues with a series Our World War, which imagines what our view of it would be like if the soldiers had modern recording technology like headcams.
DBC Pierre's novel Breakfast With The Borgias is the story of a man isolated in a rather shabby guesthouse desperately trying to contact his girlfriend, who vividly discovers the truth behind Sartre's maxim that "Hell is other people".
The Imperial War Museum in London has just reopened after a multi-million pound refit - making major structural changes and opening a new WW1 gallery. Has it been money well spent?
Tom Sutcliffe's guests this week are James Walton, Susan Jeffreys and Kit Davies. The producer is Oliver Jones.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Tom Sutcliffe |
Producer | Oliver Jones |
Interviewed Guest | James Walton |
Interviewed Guest | Susan Jeffreys |
Interviewed Guest | Kit Davies |
Broadcast
- Sat 26 Jul 2014 19:1591热爆 Radio 4
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