Tamsin Greig and Griff Rhys Jones
Tamsin Greig and writer Robert Popper on new Channel 4 comedy Friday Night Dinner, Griff Rhys Jones on being a bodyguard, plus the Moan-In with journalist Kevin O'Sullivan.
Star of Green Wing and Episodes - Tamsin Greig - and comedy writer Robert Popper start the show by talking to Richard about their new Channel 4 comedy 'Friday Night Dinner'. Each episode takes place over the course of a Friday night, as twenty-something brothers go round to their parents' house for a meal.
Griff Rhys Jones talks about his career, satire, comedy, and a surprising former job, being a bodyguard to Arab millionaires.
Plus he explains his new Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two series, looking at the historical hidden treasures of art around the world. Griff's been venturing to remote corners of Australia, Africa and India to see the creativity of indigenous peoples.
We round off with the Moan-In: the Sunday Mirror's Kevin O'Sullivan rates your gripes about daily life for originality and interest.
Email: bacon@bbc.co.uk Twitter: @richardpbacon.
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Griff Rhys Jones - my job as a bodyguard
Duration: 02:59
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- Wed 23 Feb 2011 14:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 5 Live