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Jeff Koons interview, Phedre on the cinema screen; tributes to Michael Jackson

With Mark Lawson. Including an interview with artist Jeff Koons, a report on the National Theatre's Phedre on the cinema screen and tributes to Michael Jackson.

The American artist Jeff Koons discusses copyright and using images of Popeye in his latest show, his attitude to money and the art market and how swimming in the ocean with his father inspired some of his large sculptures.

Pianist Julian Joseph, music producer Pete Waterman and tv critic Alkarim Jivani look back at three moments in Michael Jackson's career.

And how the audience in Kettering responded to a cinema screening of the National Theatre production of Phedre. Mark Lawson reports on the experience and talks to artistic director Nicholas Hytner about the NT Live project.

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Fri 26 Jun 2009 19:15
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  • Michael Jackson Tributes

    Front Row considers three moments in Michael Jackson's career with pianist Julian Joseph, music producer Pete Waterman and tv critic Alkarim Jivani.

    Duration: 11:32

  • Jeff Koons

    Explains how swimming pool toys inspire him and why the price of modern art is justified ahead of his first major UK show.

    Duration: 10:44

  • Phedre on Cinema Screens

    Mark Lawson reports from Kettering where cinema-goers saw a live relay of the National Theatre production of Phedre starring Helen Mirren, and discusses the project with NT Director Nicholas Hytner.

    Duration: 05:43

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  • Fri 26 Jun 2009 19:15
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