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Loose Ends: Miriam Margolyes, Jeremy Vine, Barrie Rutter and Michael Winslow

Miriam Margolyes, Jeremy Vine, Barrie Rutter and Michael Winslow

23/06/2012

BBC Radio 4 - Loose Ends, Miriam Margolyes, Jeremy Vine, Barrie Rutter and Michael Winslow

Clive Anderson with Miriam Margolyes, Barrie Rutter, Michael Winslow and Danny Wallace.

Clive Anderson is joined by Miriam Margolyes, Jeremy Vine and Barrie Rutter. Danny Wallace talks to Michael Winslow. With music from First Aid Kit and Moulettes.

Clive hits the headlines with presenter, journalist and one of the best-known voices in Britain, Jeremy Vine, whose memoir 'It's All News to Me' tells the fascinating story of his 25 years at the BBC. Jeremy talks to Clive about our obsession with news and the power of real life stories versus the media's desire to shape them.

Clive's treading the boards with actor Barrie Rutter who, 20 years ago this month, founded Northern Broadsides; a unique theatre company with a true northern voice. As Artistic Director, Barrie has delighted audiences with a growing classic repertoire. Northern Broadsides presents 'A Government Inspector' at Harrogate Theatre from Friday 13th September. 

Danny Wallace makes some noise for actor, comedian and vocal gymnast Michael Winslow. Famously starring as Sergeant Larvelle 'Motor Mouth' Jones in the Police Academy films, Michael imitates the impossible using only his voice. His 'Man of 10,000 Voices' UK tour runs until Friday 29th June and then on to the Edinburgh Festival in August. 

And from one great voice to another, Clive discovers what the Dickens actress Miriam Margolyes is up to! Miriam talks about her internationally acclaimed work on stage, radio and film. As a lifelong admirer of the work of Charles Dickens, Miriam performs as 23 of his colourful characters in her one-woman show. 'Dicken's Women' tours the UK until Saturday 13th October.

With musical merriment from Moulettes, who play 'Country Joy' from their album 'The Bear's Revenge'. 

And Sweden's First Aid Kit perform their latest colourful single 'Blue' from their album 'The Lion's Roar'.

Producer Cathie Mahoney.

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