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Danny Boyle on Steve Jobs, Ken Loach remembers Colin Welland, Billy Bragg's lyrics

Presented by John Wilson, including Danny Boyle on directing his new film about Steve Jobs, and Hugh Hudson and Ken Loach remembering Colin Welland. Plus Billy Bragg on his lyrics.

Director Danny Boyle discusses his new film Steve Jobs, in which Michael Fassbender plays the Apple co-founder, with a script by The Social Network and The West Wing writer, Aaron Sorkin.

Chariots of Fire director Hugh Hudson and Kes director Ken Loach remember actor, writer and producer Colin Welland, whose death was announced today.

Singer and political activist Billy Bragg is about to publish A Lover Sings, a new anthology of lyrics to 70 of his songs. He discusses the collection which features some of his best-known songs, including A New England and Levi Stubbs' Tears.

Presenter John Wilson
Producer Jerome Weatherald.

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  • Danny Boyle

    Duration: 11:58

  • Colin Welland

    Duration: 06:08

  • Billy Bragg

    Duration: 09:50

Danny Boyle

Danny Boyle

, directed by Danny Boyle, is in cinemas from Friday 13 November, certificate 15.

Photo credit (main image and Michael Fassebender in Steve Jobs left): François Duhamel.


Billy Bragg

Billy Bragg

A Lover Sings - Selected Lyrics by is available in hardback and ebook from Wednesday 4 November.

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter John Wilson
Interviewed Guest Danny Boyle
Interviewed Guest Hugh Hudson
Interviewed Guest Ken Loach
Interviewed Guest Billy Bragg
Producer Jerome Weatherald

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  • Tue 3 Nov 2015 19:15

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