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Kristin Scott Thomas; Mackenzie Crook; Turner Prize shortlist; Dannie Abse tribute

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Kristin Scott Thomas and director Ian Rickson discuss reuniting for a new stage production of Sophocles's Greek tragedy Electra, which has music by PJ Harvey. Mackenzie Crook tells John Wilson about Detectorists, a new BBC comedy about people who go in search of buried treasure with their metal detectors, which he has written and directed and also stars in alongside Toby Jones. Critic Rachel Campbell-Johnston reviews the work of the four shortlisted artists for the Turner Prize 2014, on show at Tate Britain. George Harrison's widow Olivia Harrison discusses a new CD set of his tracks both as a Beatle and solo artist. Plus, a tribute to poet Dannie Abse whose death was announced on Sunday.

Presenter : John Wilson
Producer : Dymphna Flynn. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
John Wilson
Interviewed Guest:
Kristin Scott Thomas
Interviewed Guest:
Ian Rickson
Interviewed Guest:
Mackenzie Crook
Interviewed Guest:
Rachel Campbell-Johnston
Interviewed Guest:
Olivia Harrison
Interviewed Guest:
Dannie Abse
Producer:
Dymphna Flynn

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