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Hugh Grant and Matthew McConaughey

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Actors Hugh Grant and Matthew McConaughey

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Hugh Grant and Matthew McConaughey on their new film The Gentlemen

Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey on the seamy side of the British class system and Hollywood star Hugh Grant on a new threat to film-watching.

On The Arts Hour this week with Nikki Bedi, Nigerian playwright Inua Ellams and American film critic MaryAnn Johanson discuss the hottest topics in arts and culture. 

Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey on the seamy side of the British class system.

Hollywood star Hugh Grant on a new threat to film-watching.

American directors Alma Har’el and Noah Baumbach on finding catharsis and joy in movie-making.

Bat for Lashes on writing a soundtrack for a film that exists only in her mind.

Human sound sampler Jason Singh on making art from the noise of everyday life.

And Cypriot folk trio Monsieur Doumani on mixing music and politics.

Photo shows Hugh Grant and Matthew McConaughey with Nikki Bedi  (c) Jerome Weatherald/BBC

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