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Front Row

Richard Ford; William Orbit; Kate Hewitt; Dylan Thomas's notebook

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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Celebrated American writer Richard Ford discusses his new novel Let Me Be Frank With You - which continues the story of his much loved character Frank Bascombe.

A notebook of Dylan Thomas's poetry has been rediscovered after 70 years. It offers a unique insight into the creative workings of Dylan during one of his most creative periods. Sotheby's manuscript expert Gabriel Heaton brings the book into the Front Row studio and discusses its importance.

Queen Forever is a new album out this week. It's produced by William Orbit who describes creating a track using previously unheard vocals by Michael Jackson as well as a new mix of an unreleased Queen song.

Theatre director Kate Hewitt discusses her new production of Caryl Churchill's Far Away, funded by her receipt of the James Menzies-Kitchin award for young directors of thrilling promise. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Tom Sutcliffe
Interviewed Guest:
Richard Ford
Interviewed Guest:
Charlotte Mullins
Interviewed Guest:
William Orbit
Interviewed Guest:
Kate Hewitt
Interviewed Guest:
Gabriel Heaton
Producer:
Dymphna Flynn

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