Sweeney Todd, Nick Cave, Peter Ackroyd, Eric Ravilious
Nick Cave on his new book written partly on sick bags during a US tour, and Peter Ackroyd on his Hitchcock biography, plus Emma Thompson and Bryn Terfel in Sweeney Todd.
Emma Thompson and Bryn Terfel star in English National Opera's new production of Sweeney Todd, the first production in the ENO's new strategy of staging musicals as well as operas. Critic and Sondheim fan Peter Kemp reviews the show.
John Wilson visits musician, writer and film-maker Nick Cave at his Brighton home to discuss Cave's latest book The Sick Bag Song, written partly on sickbags during a recent US tour.
Alexandra Harris reviews a new exhibition of the English painter, designer and illustrator Eric Ravilious, best known for his watercolours of the South Downs.
Novelist and critic Peter Ackroyd has written biographies of Londoners including Wilkie Collins, Charles Dickens and William Blake. His latest subject is Alfred Hitchcock, whom he identifies as fitting into his 'Cockney Visionary' template. He explains what interested him about the controversial director.
Presenter: John Wilson
Producer: Ellie Bury.
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Sweeney Todd
Duration: 05:01
Nick Cave
Duration: 08:45
Eric Ravilious
Duration: 04:45
Peter Ackroyd
Duration: 09:12
Nick Cave
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Nick Cave discusses his new book written partly on sickbags during a US tour.Β
The Sick Bag Song is published by Canongate.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, A Musical Thriller
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Peter Kemp gives the verdict on Emma Thompson and Bryn Terfel in Sweeney Todd at the ENO.Β
Image: Tristram KentonΒSweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street runs at the until 12 April.
Eric Ravilious
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Alexandra Harris reviews an exhibition of the work of Eric Ravilious at the Dulwich Picture Gallery.Β
Ravilious as showing at the, London from 1 April to 31 August 2015.ΒPeter Ackroyd
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John Wilson speaks to author Peter Ackroyd about his biography of Alfred Hitchcock.Β
Alfred Hitchcock by Peter Ackroyd is published by Random House.ΒCredits
Role Contributor Presenter John Wilson Producer Ellie Bury Interviewed Guest Nick Cave Interviewed Guest Peter Ackroyd Interviewed Guest Alexandra Harris Interviewed Guest Peter Kemp Broadcast
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