Screenwriter Paul Abbott; The Dictator reviewed
Paul Abbott discusses his new show about a transgender assassin; Sacha Baron Cohen's latest film The Dictator; American suburbia turns sour in new play Detroit. With Mark Lawson.
With Mark Lawson.
Shameless creator Paul Abbott and writer Sean Conway discuss their unusual new TV drama series Hit & Miss, about a pre-op transgender contract killer.
American suburban life turns sour as new neighbours meet in Lisa D'Amour's play Detroit, acclaimed in the US and now receiving its British premiere at the National Theatre. Gaylene Gould reviews.
After Ali G, Borat and Bruno, Sacha Baron Cohen's latest creation is an African tyrant, for his new film The Dictator. Ryan Gilbey gives his verdict.
The poet Benjamin Zephaniah reflects on the character of Puck, from A Midsummer Night's Dream, as part of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Shakespeare Unlocked season.
We pay tribute to the Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes who has died aged 83.
Producer Ellie Bury.
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The Dictator
Ryan Gilbey reviews The Dictator.
Duration: 05:22
Hit & Miss
Interview with Paul Abbott and writer Sean Conway on their new TV drama series Hit & Miss.
Duration: 11:24
Detroit
Gaylene Gould reviews Detroit.
Duration: 04:49
Carlos Fuentes
We pay tribute to the Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes.
Duration: 03:55
My Own Shakespeare
The poet Benjamin Zephaniah reflects on the character of Puck, from A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Duration: 02:10
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- Wed 16 May 2012 19:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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