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Mark Lawson Talks to Ian Rankin

Interview with the Scottish novelist and regular Newsnight Review contributor best known for his Inspector John Rebus novels.

Conan Doyle for the Defence

Two real-life cases the author handled in his role as a detective. His investigations helped a vicar's son accused of killing horses and a German Jew set to hang for murder.

Reichenbach Falls

The paths of DI Jim Buchan and crime writer Jack Harvey are brought together when a 100-year-old body is discovered beneath the streets of Edinburgh. One-off thriller starring Alec Newman.

Arena

The gold standard for arts documentaries, from 1975 to the present day.

The gold standard for arts documentaries, from 1975 to the present day. A cultural map of the world’s greatest artists and musicians, as captured by exceptional film-makers.

Arena: Chelsea Hotel

Chelsea Hotel

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Chelsea Hotel in New York, a haven for some of the 20th Century's greatest talent. (1981)

First transmitted in 1981, this documentary looks at the New York's Chelsea Hotel - a haven for some of the 20th Century's greatest talents, from Mark Twain to Dylan Thomas.

First transmitted in 1981, this documentary programme looks at New York's Chelsea Hotel, a legendary haven for some of the 20th Century's greatest talent, from Mark Twain to Dylan Thomas. With appearances from Andy Warhol and William Burroughs, who have dinner in the room where Arthur C Clarke wrote 2001, and Quentin Crisp, who lived in the hotel for more than 35 years.

Profile of New York's legendary hotel, which has been a haven and an inspiration for artists and writers.

Arena: Tales of Rock 'n' Roll: Walk on the Wild Side

03/03/2007

Tales of Rock 'n' Roll: Walk on the Wild Side

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The story behind Lou Reed's classic song celebrating transvestism - Walk on the Wild Side.

The story behind Lou Reed's classic song celebrating transvestism - Walk on the Wild Side - a description of the world inhabited by Andy Warhol's superstars.

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Arena: Tales of Rock 'n' Roll -a Walk on the Wild Side

The story behind Lou's Reed famous 1972 rock song Walk on the Wild side, which offers a thinly-veiled biography of regulars at Andy Warhol 's studio.

Mark Lawson Talks To...

Mark Lawson in conversation with famous personalities from all walks of life

Mark Lawson Talks To...: Ian Rankin

04/03/2007

Ian Rankin

BBC Four - Mark Lawson Talks To..., Ian Rankin

Bestselling author Ian Rankin in conversation with Mark Lawson.

Ian Rankin talks to Mark Lawson about his life and work, including how his parents and his younger son, who was born with a rare genetic condition, have influenced his writing. 

Ian Rankin talks to Mark Lawson about his life and work, including how his parents and his younger son, who was born with a rare genetic condition resulting in severe learning difficulties, have influenced his writing. 

Proms on Four

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The Minnesota Orchestra and conductor Osmo Vanska perform Mahler's huge 5th Symphony and Barber's First Essay for Orchestra. Presented by Suzy Klein.

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