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25/01/2016

Ian McKellen, Monet's garden, Louis de Bernieres

BBC Radio 4 - Front Row, Ian McKellen, Monet's garden, Louis de Bernieres

John Wilson talks to Ian McKellen about Richard III. Plus Monet's garden paintings.

John Wilson talks to Ian McKellen about his film of Richard III as the BFI launches its Shakespeare on Film season. Plus Monet's garden paintings on show at the Royal Academy.

Sir Ian McKellen talks to John Wilson about his film version of Richard III, as the British Film Institute launches its huge Shakespeare on Film Season. 

John explores the Royal Academy's new exhibition Painting the Garden: Monet to Matisse, with garden designer Dan Pearson. 

Louis de Bernieres discusses his latest collection of poetry, Of Love and Desire, which takes inspiration from Ancient Greece and the Middle East.

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