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Front Row: Comedian Russell Howard; the art of Norman Rockwell

Comedian Russell Howard; the art of Norman Rockwell

14/12/2010

BBC Radio 4 - Front Row, Comedian Russell Howard; the art of Norman Rockwell

With John Wilson, who interviews comedian Russell Howard, and reassesses Norman Rockwell.

With John Wilson. Featuring an interview with comedian Russell Howard, a re-assessment of the American illustrator Norman Rockwell and a review of the film Tron:Legacy.

With John Wilson.

John talks to comedian Russell Howard, who describes the pressures of stadium gigs, explains how his BBC Three Good News team see themselves as the topical comedy version of The A-Team, and reveals how tragedy inspired him to pursue a career in stand-up. 

The illustrator Norman Rockwell, renowned for his magazine covers and depictions of everyday American life, divided critics during his lifetime, with some suggesting that he wasn't a true artist. As a new exhibition opens in Britain, novelist Tracy Chevalier re-assesses Rockwell's work and career. 

Tron: Legacy reaches British cinemas this week, the sequel to the 1982 film which was considered ground-breaking at the time due to its use of what was, in those days, cutting-edge, computer-generated visuals. Science-fiction expert Professor Roger Luckhurst reviews 

And with Front Row's latest guide for anyone attempting Christmas shopping, Julia Eccleshare, Children's Books Editor of The Guardian, chooses a selection of titles for older children. 

Producer Rebecca Nicholson.

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