John Singer Sargent, Daniel Handler, Reading France, Filming by Candlelight
With Kirsty Lang. AN Wilson reviews an exhibition of John Singer Sargent's work, Daniel Handler discusses his novel We Are Pirates, and the challenges of filming by candlelight.
John Singer Sargent was one of the most celebrated artists of his generation known for painting portraits of his circle of friends including Henry James, Robert Louis Stevenson and Claude Monet. AN Wilson reviews a new exhibition of Sargent's work at the National Portrait Gallery.
Lemony Snicket author Daniel Handler discusses his new novel We Are Pirates.
With scenes shot entirely by candlelight in the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ TV adaptation of Wolf Hall, its Director of Photography Gavin Finney discusses the challenges he faced, and Dr Farah Karim-Cooper, Chair of the Globe Theatre's architectural research group, reflects on the opportunities and limitations she faces in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse which is lit entirely by candles.
As part of Radio 4's Reading Europe Season, Damian Barr finds out the latest French publishing news from three industry insiders, and hears about the thriving independent book shop scene, thanks to the policy of fixed price books.
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Paintings from the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery
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John Singer Sargent
Duration: 05:02
Daniel Handler
Duration: 06:22
Filming by candlelight
Duration: 06:44
Reading Europe - France
Duration: 09:23
John Singer Sargent at the National Portrait Gallery
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is on at the National Portrait Gallery from 12 February until 25 May.
Image:Β Γ‰douard and Marie-Louise Pailleron by John Singer Sargent, 1881
Β© Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines, Iowa
Daniel Handler
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Daniel Handler’s is available from 12 February
Reading Europe - France
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by Marie NDiaye continues on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 on Sunday at 3pm.
Photo: L-RΒ Fabrice Piault – from Livres Hebdo,Β Damian Barr – Front Row Presenter,Β Olivia de Dieuleveult – Director of Literature at Flammarion publishers,Β Antoine Oury editor in chief at ActuaLitté Books website and magazine Β
Filming by candlelight
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continues tonight on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 2
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Role Contributor Presenter Kirsty Lang Reporter AN Wilson Interviewed Guest Daniel Handler Interviewed Guest Gavin Finney Interviewed Guest Farah Karim-Cooper Reporter Damian Barr Producer Jerome Weatherald Broadcast
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