The arts and media programme.
Eric Griffiths reports from Paris on the differences between French and British attitudes towards each other's culture, and reviews
Jonathan Miller 's new Old Vic production of RACINE'S Andromache which stars
Janet Suzman in the title role. Director Connie Templeman asks whether British film makers are happier with adaptations and nostalgia than with reflecting the state of the nation. She reviews
Withnail and I starring Paul McGann and talks to Stephen Frears whose Sammy and Rosie Get Laid has just been released.
Norman Lebrecht discovers what inspired leading British composer
Harrison Birtwistle to write his new concerto Endless Parade for the brilliant Swedish trumpeter,
Hakan Hardenberger. At only 26 years old this 'remarkably accomplished and startling young soloist' has already made a substantial impact on the music scene.
With excerpts from the recent UK premiere.
Researcher ST JOHN O'ROURKE Directors
JONATHAN FULFORD , KEVIN LOADER Producer ALEX MARENGO Editor JOHN ARCHER