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Transcendence Review; James Graham and Josie Rourke on Privacy; Michael Nyman at 70

Michael Nyman reveals for the first time what inspired his 19 new symphonies; James Graham and Josie Rourke on the alarming research behind new play Privacy; Transcendence review.

As he celebrates his 70th birthday, composer Michael Nyman reveals for the first time the inspiration for his new cycle of symphonies, playwright James Graham and director Josie Rourke discuss their new play Privacy which examines how our personal data is collected and what governments are doing with it. Also tonight Catherine Bray reviews Johnny Depp in sci-fi spectacle Transcendence.

Presenter: Kirsty Lang
Producer: Ellie Bury.

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Tue 22 Apr 2014 19:15
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  • Transcendence

    Catherine Bray reviews Johnny Depp in sci-fi spectacle Transcendence

    Duration: 04:51

  • Privacy

    Playwright James Graham and director Josie Rourke discuss their new play Privacy

    Duration: 09:29

  • David Moyes and Greek Theatre

    Paul Cartledge discusses if David Moyes can be compared to a Greek tragic figure

    Duration: 04:11

  • Michael Nyman

    Composer Michael Nyman reveals the inspiration for his new cycle of symphonies

    Duration: 09:10

Privacy

Privacy

by James Graham is on now at the , LondonΜύuntil Saturday 31 May 2014.

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Image: Joshua McGuire and the cast of Privacy at the Donmar Warehouse

Credit: Johan Persson

Michael Nyman

Michael Nyman

The Band are playing at The Sage, Gateshead on 22 April 2014, the Queens hall, Edinburgh on 23 April 2014, the Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool on 25 April 2014 and in Colston Hall, Bristol on 28 April 2014.Μύ Michael Nyman's 70th Birthday concert is on at the Royal Festival Hall, London on 30 April 2014.

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Image Credit: Pedro

Transcendence

is released in UK cinemas on Friday 25 April, certificate 12A.

Credits

Presenter Kirsty Lang
Interviewed Guest Michael Nyman
Interviewed Guest Josie Rourke
Interviewed Guest James Graham
Producer Ellie Bury

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  • Tue 22 Apr 2014 19:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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