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Must be the Music, Candia McWilliam, Arvo Part

Kirsty Lang reviews Must be the Music, the new TV talent show that aims to be a more credible X Factor. Plus writer Candia McWilliam on her emotional recovery from blindness.

Kirsty Lang talks to author Candia McWilliam. In 2006 Candia McWilliam joined the judging panel of the Man Booker Prize for fiction. As she embarked on the reading-list she began to lose her sight. Candia had a rare condition which prevented her from opening her eyes - plunging her life into darkness. Her new book describes both her search for a way to live with the blindness, and her search for a cure.

Music critic Rosie Swash reviews a new tv talent show that aims to be a credible version of X Factor, with Jamie Cullum, Dizzee Rascal and Sharleen Spiteri as judges.

The Irish playwright Enda Walsh explains why his new play Penelope, about Odysseus's wife, takes place at the bottom of a swimming pool and why Penelope herself fails to make an appearance.

The best-selling composer Arvo Part turns 75 next month and his large-scale choral work Passio is being performed at the Proms next week. Icelandic singer Bjork, conductor David Hills and critic James Jolly discuss the enduring appeal of the Estonian composer.

Producer Martin Williams.

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  • MUST BE THE MUSIC

    Music critic Rosie Swash reviews a new tv talent show with Dizzie Rascal.

    Duration: 05:05

  • CANDIA MCWILLIAM

    Kirsty Lang speaks with author Candia McWilliam about her life and her autobiographical novel, What To Look For in Winter.

    Duration: 08:55

  • AVRO PART

    Icelandic singer Bjork, conductor David Hills and critic James Jolly discuss the enduring appeal of the Estonian composer Arvo Part.

    Duration: 07:11

  • ENDA WALSH

    The Irish playwright Enda Walsh talks about his new play Penelope.

    Duration: 06:49

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  • Thu 12 Aug 2010 19:15
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