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Ian McKellen, Monet's garden, Louis de Bernieres

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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Sir Ian McKellen talks to John Wilson about his film version of Richard III, as the British Film Institute launches its huge Shakespeare on Film Season.

John explores the Royal Academy's new exhibition Painting the Garden: Monet to Matisse, with garden designer Dan Pearson.

Louis de Bernieres discusses his latest collection of poetry, Of Love and Desire, which takes inspiration from Ancient Greece and the Middle East. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
John Wilson
Interviewed Guest:
Ian McKellen
Interviewed Guest:
Dan Pearson
Interviewed Guest:
Louis de Bernieres

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