An intimate portrait of the working-class boy from Cumbria who crossed the class divide to become an establishment figure. With contributions from a wealth of well-known figures. Show more
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Paul Smith; The Counsellor; Johnny Cash
30 minutes
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Arts news with John Wilson, including an interview with designer Paul Smith, on the eve of a major exhibition of his work and influences at the Design Museum, London. Show more
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Sarah Waters; Racial Diversity in the Arts; Mike Scott of the Waterboys; Museums on Film
30 minutes
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Mike Scott of the Waterboys on their new album, author Sarah Waters on writing a ghost story for the stage, and two new documentaries go behind the scenes in world class museums. Show more
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The Ones Below, Sonita, Tate funding, Comedy Playhouse, War Horse music
30 minutes
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The Ones Below reviewed, Afghan rapper and activist Sonita speaks out, Tate funding post-BP analysed, Comedy Playhouse in context, and the music of War Horse, with Kirsty Lang. Show more
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Joyce DiDonato, European Capital of Culture, Puppets in theatre
30 minutes
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Soprano Joyce DiDonato and the people behind the puppets in The Grinning Man and Pinocchio. Show more