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The Janice Forsyth Show

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Janice Forsyth tunes into what is happening and what is buzzing in the arts world.

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The Janice Forsyth Show: 23/01/2015

23/01/2015

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Janice Forsyth talks to composer Craig Armstrong and plays tribute to Ewan MacColl.

Janice Forsyth talks to composer Craig Armstrong, pays tribute to the music of Ewan MacColl and hears about a very 21st-century take on Robert Burns.

Janice talks to actor Dean Chisnall, star of Shrek the Musical - who describes the two-and-a-half hours in make-up needed to transform him into the lovable green monster.

TV critic Paul Whitelaw gives his verdict on Russell T Davies new series Cucumber, Banana and Tofu, and the forthcoming documentary from Adam Curtis, Bitter Lake.

It's 100 years on Sunday since the birth of songwriter Ewan MacColl. Janice hears about a tribute concert in Glasgow, put together by his sons.

Composer Craig Armstrong is performing at Celtic Connections with the orchestra of Scottish Opera - Janice finds out how he feels about this homegrown celebration of his work.

And this weekend will see many a Burns Supper. Poet Kevin Williamson and actor Tam Dean Burn talk about learning poetry, singing songs, and what Robert Burns means in the 21st century.

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