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Derek Jacobi's Lear; Lenny Henry on tour.

Derek Jacobi stars as King Lear: Mark Lawson reports from the opening night. Lenny Henry discusses his return to stand-up, and Front Row's Juke Box Jury on possible Christmas hits.

After saying for many years he felt too young, Derek Jacobi has now taken on the role of King Lear at the tiny venue of the Donmar Theatre. Andrew Dickson reviews.

Comedian and actor Lenny Henry discusses returning to comedy from Shakespeare for his new stand-up tour, being single, and how Paul Daniels introduced him to the unforgiving comedy of Richard Pryor.

As the bookies prepare the odds on the likely Christmas number one, Front Row's Juke Box Jury, David Hepworth and Rosie Swash, listen to a sackful of this year's festive releases, and deliver their verdict: hit or miss.

Producer: Philippa Ritchie.

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Wed 8 Dec 2010 19:15
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Chapters

  • King Lear review

    • King Lear review

      Andrew Dixon reviews Derek Jacobi as King Lear at the Donmar Warehouse.

      Duration: 05:20

  • Front Row's Juke Box Jury

    • Front Row's Juke Box Jury

      Front Row's Juke Box Jury, David Hepworth and Rosie Swash, listen to a sackful of this year's festive releases, and deliver their verdict: hit or miss.

      Duration: 12:37

  • Lenny Henry

    • Lenny Henry

      Lenny Henry on stand up comedy and music, and why he's not returning to clubbing.

      Duration: 11:08

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  • Wed 8 Dec 2010 19:15
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