Film adaptation of Alan Bennett's acclaimed stage play, starring Richard Griffiths. Eight history pupils apply to Oxbridge, but they are caught in a clash of education styles. Show more
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Sir Nicholas Hytner interviews playwright Alan Bennett, ranging across 40 years of his work for stage, television and cinema, on the eve of his 80th birthday. Show more
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Eliza Carthy and Nicholas Hytner: Art for All
43 minutes
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Cultural discussion programme. Kirsty Wark discusses the value of art with Nicholas Hytner, Eliza Carthy, Jennifer Harris and Jules Evans. Show more
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Byzantium; Lucy Kirkwood; Audrey Niffenegger; Nicholas Hytner's Cultural Exchange
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Mark Lawson reviews vampire film Byzantium, plus Lucy Kirkwood on her play Chimerica, Audrey Niffenegger on working with the Royal Ballet, and Nicholas Hytner's Cultural Exchange. Show more
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Nicholas Hytner, Peep Show, Winner of the Goldsmiths Prize, Waste review
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Arts news with Kirsty Lang, including director Nicholas Hytner on The Lady in the Van, David Mitchell and Robert Webb on Peep Show and the winner of the Goldsmiths Prize 2015. Show more
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Martin Parr's exhibitions, Assemble at Tate Liverpool, Bradford Media Museum controversy, Morrissey as London's mayor
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Arts news with John Wilson. Nick Hytner remembers Ken Adam. Plus Martin Parr's latest exhibitions, Assemble's new project and controversy at Bradford's National Media Museum. Show more
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Kings of the Dance; John Banville; Yves Saint Laurent biopic
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Ballet stars Roberto Bolle and Marcelo Gomes on Kings of the Dance; John Banville on writing a Philip Marlowe story; Yves Saint Laurent biopic reviewed; Nicholas Hytner's NT plans. Show more
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Richard Bean
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One Man, Two Guvnors writer Richard Bean is premiering three plays this year. He discusses his prolific career, with contributions from James Corden and Nicholas Hytner. Show more
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Bryan Cranston, Lazarus, Oneworld, Remembering Howard Davies
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Bryan Cranston explains why he has turned author, the writer and director of Lazarus talk about working with David Bowie, Nicholas Hytner remembers Howard Davies. Show more
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Writer Bernard MacLaverty, Nicholas Hytner's Queer Icon, Riding the Mail Rail
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Nicholas Hytner chooses his Queer Icon; Northern Irish writer Bernard MacLaverty on his first novel in 16 years, Midwinter Break; and Samira rides the Mail Rail. Show more
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Sir Peter Hall remembered
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Theatre, film and opera director Sir Peter Hall is remembered by friends and colleagues who reflect on his contribution to the arts. Show more
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Julius Caesar, the Grammys, Joe Dunthorne, architect Neave Brown
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Nicholas Hytner on his production of Julius Caesar at London's Bridge Theatre, the Grammys unpacked, author Joe Dunthorne and a discussion of Neave Brown and social housing design. Show more
Midweek
Jack and Michael Whitehall, Sir Nicholas Hytner, Andrea Coleman, Sandra Noel
43 minutes
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Lively and diverse conversation as Libby Purves meets the National Theatre's Sir Nicholas Hytner and comic Jack Whitehall. Show more
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Alan Bennett and Nicholas Hytner, Diversity in children's fiction, Yves Klein at Blenheim Place
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Alan Bennett and director Nicholas Hytner discuss new play Allelujah!, set in a geriatric ward of a Yorkshire hospital. Plus an exhibition of Yves Klein at Bleinheim Palace. Show more
Desert Island Discs
Nicholas Hytner
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Sue Lawley's castaway is theatre director Nicholas Hytner. Show more