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Front Row

Julius Caesar, the Grammys, Joe Dunthorne, architect Neave Brown

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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Former National Theatre director, Sir Nicholas Hytner on his new production of Julius Caesar, starring Ben Whishaw and David Morrissey, which offers the audience a chance to stand and be immersed in the action. Sir Nicholas talks about the staging, how contemporary politics resonates with this Shakespeare play and about his new venue the Bridge Theatre.

Ruth Barnes looks at what the list of Grammy winners says about the current state of popular music.

The pioneering architect Neave Brown, responsible for celebrated landmark designs in social housing, died earlier this month. Architects Joanne McCafferty and Paul Karakusevic assess Brown's legacy and his influence on social housing design today.

Joe Dunthorne, who achieved great success with his debut novel Submarine whilst still in his twenties, talks to John about his third book, The Adulterants. Set in trendy East London it's about a group of thirtysomethings making life choices against a backdrop of the 2011 summer riots. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
John Wilson
Interviewed Guest:
Nicholas Hytner
Interviewed Guest:
Ruth Barnes
Interviewed Guest:
Joanne McCafferty
Interviewed Guest:
Paul Karakusevic
Interviewed Guest:
Joe Dunthorne
Producer:
Harry Parker

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