07/12/2009
The announcement of the winner of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award; a season of silent films on TV is reviewed; Mark Lawson reports from New York on Race, David Mamet's new play.
Sky Television is attempting to revive the art of the silent movie, commissioning a series of silent short films from some of the biggest names in contemporary drama including Richard Eyre, William Boyd and Guy Hibbert. Kirsty Lang and film historian Ian Christie assess the results and consider the pros and cons of silent performance.
John Wilson reports live from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award ceremony in central London, speaking to chair of judges Tom Sutcliffe and revealing the winner of the 15,000 pounds prize.
Violinist Sarah Chang talks to Kirsty Lang about her latest recording of the Bruch and the Brahms Violin Concertos and her 20-year career - and she's not yet 30!
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Silent Movies
Sky Television is attempting to revive the art of the silent movie with a series of silent short films featuring big names.
Duration: 04:45
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award
John Wilson reports live from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award ceremony in central London.
Duration: 11:14
Sarah Chang
Violinist Sarah Chang talks to Kirsty Lang about her latest recording of the Bruch and the Brahms Violin Concertos and her 20-year career.
Duration: 06:57
Race (Review)
Mark Lawson reports from Broadway on David Mamet's new play Race.
Duration: 04:46
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