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Saturday Live: Arlene Phillips

Arlene Phillips

BBC Radio 4 - Saturday Live, Arlene Phillips

Greg James, wheelchair racer Johnboy Smith, comedian Eline van der Velden and Björn Again.

Choreographer Arlene Phillips, wheelchair racer Johnboy Smith – who was paralysed after being shot, Greg James' Inheritance Tracks and comedian and scientist Eline van der Veldon.

Arlene Phillips talks to presenters Aasmah Mir and Luke Jones about her life and career, which includes choreographing Elton John and founding dance troupe Hot Gossip. Björn Again's founder and Agnetha talk about their life on and off stage. Johnboy Smith explains how an unexpected injury led to him becoming a successful wheelchair racer. Greg James shares his Inheritance Tracks: This is The Sea by The Waterboys and Apply Some Pressure by Maximo Park. Eline van der Velden is a comedian and scientist - whose experiments often involve putting herself through socially awkward situations.

Producer: Claire Bartleet
Editor: Beverley Purcell

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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