Star Wars, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Edith Piaf celebrated
Star Wars director JJ Abrams on The Force Awakens, Christopher Hampton discusses his new stage adaptation of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, and the enduring appeal of Edith Piaf.
As the latest instalment of Star Wars hits cinema screens around the world, director J.J. Abrams discusses how he decided on his approach to the seventh film in the franchise: The Force Awakens.
To mark the 30th anniversary of the adaptation of Les Liaisons Dangereuses for the stage, Samira Ahmed talks to writer Christopher Hampton and director Josie Rourke about their new production for the Donmar Warehouse.
As the centenary of Edith Piaf's birth approaches, biographer Carolyn Burke and singer Barb Jungr discuss the singer's enduring appeal.
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Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Duration: 09:33
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Edith Piaf
Duration: 07:52
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JJ Abrams
Duration: 10:22
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JJ Abrams on Star Wars
Duration: 10:23
Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Duration: 09:33
Edith Piaf
Duration: 08:02
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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is in cinemas now, certificate 12A.
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Les Liaisons Dangereuses
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聽is聽at the Donmar Warehouse in London until 13 February 2016.
Image: Adjoa Anjoh as Madame de Volanges. Photo by Johan PerssonEdith Piaf
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19 December 2015 marks the centenary of Edith Piaf鈥檚 birth.聽
No Regrets: The Life of Edith Piaf by is out now.
Image: Edith Piaf 聽Nationaal Archief, Den Haag, Rijksfotoarchief: Fotocollectie Algemeen Nederlands Fotopersbureau (ANEFO), 1945-1989聽
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Role Contributor Actor Samira Ahmed Interviewed Guest J.J. Abrams Interviewed Guest Christopher Hampton Interviewed Guest Josie Rourke Interviewed Guest Barb Jungr Interviewed Guest Carolyn Burke Producer Angie Nehring Broadcast
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