R.E.M., Illuminated River, Napoleon and Stephen Poliakoff
R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Mike Mills on their album Out of Time, 25 years after its release, and Stephen Poliakoff discusses his new TV drama, Close to the Enemy.
In 1991, R.E.M. released Out of Time, the album that turned them into international superstars. 25 years on, the album is being re-released. Lead singer Michael Stipe and bassist Mike Mills look back on those classic songs, including Losing My Religion and Shiny Happy People, and reflect on their decision five years ago to disband the group.
Illuminated River is a new scheme that intends to light central London's 17 bridges along the River Thames. As the six shortlisted entries are unveiled we speak to Hannah Rothschild who leads the project.
The Achates Philanthropy Prize is a new annual award which aims to show that anyone can become a cultural philanthropist. Nigel Farnall from Essex talks about winning the inaugural prize for his support for Theatre Royal Stratford East.
Director Abel Gance's 51/2-hour silent film Napoleon flopped when it was first released in 1927. Silent film expert Pamela Hutchinson reviews a new digitally restored version of Gance's epic which is now regarded as an undisputed cinematic landmark.
Stephen Poliakoff discusses his new TV drama, Close to the Enemy. Set in 1946, this period tale examines the change in moral certainties which began to emerge in Britain in the year after World War II ended.
Presenter: John Wilson
Producer: Rachel Simpson.
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R.E.M.
Duration: 10:12
Illuminated River
Duration: 04:06
Achates Philanthropy Prize winner
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Napoleon
Duration: 04:38
Stephen Poliakoff
Duration: 06:30
R.E.M.
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celebrates the 25th anniversary of their听 album听 Out of Time
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Main image above: R.E.M. playing live
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Image to the left: Mike Mills (Left) and Michael Stipe from R.E.M. in the Front Row studio
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Illuminated River
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is at The Royal Festival Hall from 09 - 29 November 2016.
Image: one of the shortlisted designs by Chris Ofili "The Invisible Ripples " (London Bridge)听
Image credit: Malcolm Reading Consultants and Adjaye Associates
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Philanthropy Prize
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Nigel Farnell and Angelica Puscasu won the Achates Prize for first time UK philanthropists for their support of听听.
Image: Nigel Farnall (Left) and Angelica Puscasu (Right)
Napoleon
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The digitally restored version of Abel Gance's 1927 silent film is in UK cinemas from 11 November 2016, and is available on DVD/Blu-ray and the BFI player from 21 November 2016
Image:听听Albert Dieudonn茅 as Napoleon
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Stephen Poliakoff
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Stephen Poliakoff's series is on 91热爆 2 at 9.00pm from 10 November 2016, and on the 91热爆 iPlayer.
Image:听 Jim Sturgess as Capt Callum Ferguson
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Credits
Role Contributor Presenter John Wilson Producer Rachel Simpson Interviewed Guest Michael Stipe Interviewed Guest Mike Mills Interviewed Guest Hannah Rothschild Interviewed Guest Pamela Hutchinson Interviewed Guest Stephen Poliakoff Interviewed Guest Nigel Farnall Broadcast
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