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Novelist Sapphire and Singer Jacqui Dankworth

Mark Lawson talks to American author Sapphire and to singer Jacqui Dankworth, whose new disc includes arrangements by her late father, saxophonist John Dankworth.

With Mark Lawson, including an interview with the novelist Sapphire, whose book Push, about an obese, abused African-American schoolgirl, was adapted into the award-winning film Precious. The sequel, The Kid, follows the travails of her child after Precious has died of AIDS, as history begins to repeat itself.

Singer Jacqui Dankworth, discusses her new album, which includes arrangements by her late father, saxophonist and jazz musician Sir John Dankworth.

A new exhibition, Locked Room Scenario by the artist Ryan Gander, takes the visitor on a disconcerting journey. Arriving at a canal-side warehouse, the building is open but the group show featuring a number of artists appears to be closed. The writer Stella Duffy dons her detective's hat to try to work out the mystery.

Producer Claire Bartleet.

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30 minutes

Chapters

  • Interview with the novelist Sapphire

    Interview with the novelist Sapphire about new book The Kid; A sequel to Push which was adapted into the award-winning film Precious.

    Duration: 11:33

  • Locked Room Scenario

    Mark Lawsona and writer Stella Duffy explore a new exhibition, Locked Room Scenario by the artist Ryan Gander.

    Duration: 09:13

  • Jacqui Dankworth

    Singer Jacqui Dankworth discusses her new album, including arrangements by her late father, saxophonist and jazz musician Sir John Dankworth.

    Duration: 07:27

Broadcast

  • Wed 24 Aug 2011 19:15

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