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Jeremy Dyson discusses Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales.

Claudia talks to master of the macabre Jeremy Dyson about Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales, the first ever stage adaptation of the best loved author's short stories for adults.

Claudia talks to master of the macabre Jeremy Dyson about Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales: the first ever stage adaptation of the best-loved author's short stories for adults. Jeremy Dyson's most well-known for his award-winning projects as part of The League of Gentlemen and his own collections of short stories including the most recently celebrated The Cranes That Build The Cranes.

Actor Paul McGann discusses his role at The Barbican where he plays Dr Rieux, the Narrator in Roberto Gerhard's The Plague.

Author Nigel Farndale talks about his novel The Blasphemer, and glass blower Layne Rowe explains his art.

Boyd Hilton previews the Golden Globes, which take place on Sunday in Beverly Hills, and Estelle Lovatt has the latest from the art world.

And, with many actresses vocalising their anger at the lack of roles for older women, Stella Gonet looks at what female theatre producers and directors are up against compared to their male counterparts.

2 hours

Music Played

  • Featured on the CD 'Rock Of America' (Various Artists) on Trax

    • Journey

      Don't Stop Believing

  • Sammy Davis Jr.

    The Candy Man

    • Hits Of 1971 & 1972 (Various Artists).
    • Polydor.
  • Barry Gray

    The Theme From Thunderbirds

    • A-Z Of British TV Themes From 60's &.
    • Play It Again, Sam.
  • Featured on the CD 'Mahler: Symphony No.9' on Deutsche Grammophon

    • Berliner Philharmoniker

      Rondo-Burleske

  • Pete Lawrie

    Fell Into The River

    • Island.
  • Big Impact music: From a CD single on MCA records

    • Air

      Kelly Watch The Stars

  • Scott Walker

    Jackie

    • The Collection: 1967-1970.
    • Universal.
  • Dr. Hook

    Sharing The Night Together

    • Completely Hooked.
    • Capitol.
  • The Beatles

    Do You Want To Know A Secret?

    • Please Please Me.
    • Parlophone.
    • 11.
  • This track is not commercially available

    • Crouch End Festival Chorus

      Salva Me Fons Pietatas - Extract from The Plague

  • Julie Andrews

    Thoroughly Modern Millie

    • Thoroughly Modern Millie - Original S.
    • MCA.
  • Nick Lowe

    I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass

    • The Best Of Nick Lowe.
    • Demon Records.
    • 6.
  • Dolly Parton

    Here You Come Again

    • Dolly Parton: The Ultimate Collection.
    • BMG/RCA.
  • Dusty Springfield

    How Can I Be Sure

    • Dusty- The Silver Collection.
    • Philips.
  • Ruarri Joseph

    An Orchard For An Apple

    • An Orchard For An Apple.
    • ACP Recordings.
    • 1.

Broadcast

  • Fri 14 Jan 2011 22:00