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Front Row: James McAvoy in Filth; Dizzee Rascal; director Lucy Walker; young Poets Laureate

James McAvoy in Filth; Dizzee Rascal; director Lucy Walker; young Poets Laureate

03/10/2013

BBC Radio 4 - Front Row, James McAvoy in Filth; Dizzee Rascal; director Lucy Walker; young Poets Laureate

Arts news with John Wilson, including the verdict on James McAvoy in Filth.

Arts news. John Wilson reviews the film adaptation of Irvine Welsh's novel Filth; Oscar-nominated documentary director Lucy Walker; rapper Dizzee Rascal; young Poets Laureate.

With John Wilson.

It's 17 years since Irving Welsh's novel Trainspotting became a highly-successful film, and now another of his books, Filth, makes it to the big screen. It stars James McAvoy as foul-mouthed detective sergeant Bruce Robertson, who's supposed to be investigating a murder, but combines this with large quantities of alcohol and drugs, and interfering with his colleagues' personal lives. Jason Solomons reviews.

British director Lucy Walker has been Oscar-nominated twice, for her documentaries Waste Land, and The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom. Her new film is The Crash Reel, which tells the story of professional snowboarder Kevin Pearce, who was severely brain injured after a crash and became determined to return to the sport despite his doctor's wishes. Walker explains how she became involved in the story.

Dizzee Rascal is the British rapper whose Mercury prize-winning debut album, Boy in da Corner, propelled him to stardom in 2003. He reflects on his performance in the London Olympics opening ceremony, his move to America and collaborating with Jessie J, will.i.am and Tinie Tempah on his latest album, The Fifth.

As part of the National Poetry Day celebrations, two new Young Poets Laureate are being announced today: the 2013/2014 Young Poet Laureate for Birmingham, and the first-ever Young Poet Laureate for London. Both winners discuss their poetry, and their feelings about taking on this public role.

Producer Claire Bartleet.

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