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One Direction film; John Byrne; director Nic Roeg; the comedy 'straight man'

Morgan Spurlock's One Direction film reviewed; playwright and artist John Byrne; Nic Roeg the director of Walkabout and Don't Look Now; Steve Punt on the 'straight man' in comedy.

With Mark Lawson.

Super Size Me director Morgan Spurlock's latest film is a 3D documentary about the boy band One Direction. The film promises a behind-the-scenes look at the famous five-piece who were brought together on The X Factor in 2010. Rosie Swash gives her verdict.

Scottish playwright and artist John Byrne has added his distinctive visual style to the King's Theatre in Edinburgh, where he has created a new mural for the auditorium's dome. He explains how the commission emerged from a visit to the theatre to watch a production of The Ladykillers.

Nic Roeg, the acclaimed director of classic films such as Walkabout and Don't Look Now, discusses his career, sex scenes and much more besides, in the light of his newly-published memoir.

With the announcement of the death of comedian Mike Winters, half of a double-act with his brother Bernie, comedy performer and writer Steve Punt considers the role of the 'straight man' in comedy.

Producer Kate Bullivant.

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30 minutes

Chapters

  • One Direction

    Rosie Swash reviews the boy band's new film by Super Size Me director Morgan Spurlock

    Duration: 06:32

  • John Byrne

    Playwright & artist John Byrne's mural for the King's Theatre auditorium in Edinburgh

    Duration: 07:46

  • Mike Winters

    With the death of comedian Mike Winters, Steve Punt discusses the comedy 'straight man'

    Duration: 04:59

  • Nicolas Roeg

    The director of classic films such as Walkabout and Don't Look Now discusses his career

    Duration: 08:26

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Mark Lawson
Interviewed Guest John Byrne
Interviewed Guest Nicolas Roeg
Interviewed Guest Steve Punt
Producer Kate Bullivant

Broadcast

  • Tue 27 Aug 2013 19:15

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