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Harry Hill on I Can't Sing; George Michael's Symphonica album; A Long Way Down

John Wilson talks to Harry Hill and Sean Foley about I Can't Sing, reviews George Michael's Symphonica album, and discusses the adaptation of Nick Hornby's novel A Long Way Down.

I Can't Sing is a new musical based on the ITV talent show, The X -Factor, starring Nigel Harman as the Simon Cowell character. Comedian Harry Hill, who wrote the musical, and its director Sean Foley discuss bringing the talent show format from the TV screen to the stage.

George Michael has released his sixth studio album Symphonica, recorded during his 2011-12 tour. The last work of legendary producer Phil Ramone, it features orchestral versions of songs by George Michael, Sting, Rufus Wainwright and Nina Simone.

Nick Hornby's novel A Long Way Down has been made into a film starring Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul, Toni Collette, Pierce Brosnan and Imogen Poots. Set on New Year's Eve, the story focuses on four people brought together as they face a difficult crossroad in their lives. Larushka Ivan-Zadeh reviews.

Plus Neil Hannon from The Divine Comedy on composing a piece for the Royal Festival Hall's newly renovated organ. Called To Our Fathers in Distress, the work is inspired by Hannoh's childhood as the son of a Church of Ireland Bishop.

Produced by Claire Bartleet.

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Chapters

  • I Can't Sing

    Harry Hill and Sean Foley discuss bringing the talent show format to the stage

    Duration: 10:31

  • George Michael

    Kate Mossman reviews George Michael’s new album Symphonica

    Duration: 04:50

  • Neil Hannon

    Neil Hannon discusses composing a piece for the Royal Festival Hall's organ

    Duration: 09:10

  • A Long Way Down

    Larushka Ivan-Zadeh reviews the film version of Nick Hornby's novel

    Duration: 03:43

I Can't Sing

I Can't Sing
is on at the London Palladium, previewingΜύuntil Tuesday 25 March with performances from Wednesday 26 March 2014.

George Michael

George Michael

Symphonica the new album by is released on Monday 17 March 2014.

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Photo Credit: Caroline True

A Long Way Down

A Long Way Down
A Long Way Down is released in UK cinemas on Friday 21 March 2014, certificate 15.

Neil Hannon

Neil Hannon

Neil Hannon'sΜύnew work for the Royal Festival Hall organ, To Our Fathers In Distress, can be heard as part of a concert at the .

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Photo copyright: Pauline Rowan

Royal Festival Hall Organ

Royal Festival Hall Organ
Photo copyright: Nick Rochowski

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Presenter John Wilson
Interviewed Guest Harry Hill
Interviewed Guest Sean Foley
Interviewed Guest Larushka Ivan-Zadeh
Interviewed Guest Neil Hannon
Producer Claire Bartleet

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  • Mon 17 Mar 2014 19:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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