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TV drama Silk reviewed; Sophie Hannah; The Unthanks

With Kirsty Lang, including novelist and poet Sophie Hannah on her new novel Lasting Damage, and a review of TV drama Silk, starring Maxine Peake and Rupert Penry-Jones.

With Kirsty Lang.

Novelist and award-winning poet Sophie Hannah talks about her new psychological thriller, Lasting Damage.

Rachel Unthank and Adrian McNally discuss making music to mark the North East's shipbuilding past, and explain why The Unthanks' new album won't be their last.

Crime-fiction writer Natasha Cooper reviews Silk, a new TV drama starring Maxine Peake and Rupert Penry-Jones as two barristers competing to become a QC. One of Cooper's most famous heroines, Trish Maguire, is a barrister and features in titles such as Creeping Ivy and Prey to All.

David Lewis has created one of the largest private collections of Old Masters in Britain. As works from his collection go on display at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, he looks back at how it all began.

Producer Ella-mai Robey.

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30 minutes

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Thu 17 Feb 2011 19:15

Chapters

  • SILK

    Crime-fiction writer Natasha Cooper reviews the TV drama Silk about two barristers competing to become a QC.

    Duration: 04:41

  • SOPHIE HANNAH

    Novelist and award-winning poet Sophie Hannah discusses her psychological thriller Lasting Damage.

    Duration: 08:10

  • THE UNTHANKS

    Rachel Unthank and Adrian McNally discuss making music to mark the North East's shipbuilding past and why their new album won't be their last.

    Duration: 08:27

  • A COLLECTOR'S EYE

    David Lewis has one of the largest private collections of Old Masters in Britain. Exhibiting his collection - he looks back at how it all began.

    Duration: 06:29

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  • Thu 17 Feb 2011 19:15

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