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Tony Jordan and Ron Howard, plus Kurt Masur remembered

Arts news, interviews and reviews with guests Tony Jordan and Ron Howard. Plus Kurt Masur remembered and an alternative image of Christmas. Presented by John Wilson.

The new Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ drama series, Dickensian, sees Charles Dickens's most famous stories and characters co-existing on the same Victorian streets. John Wilson talks to Tony Jordan, the creator of the series.

The German conductor Kurt Masur led both the London and the New York Philharmonic Orchestras and encouraged a peaceful reunification of Germany. Norman Lebrecht pays tribute to Masur who died at the weekend aged 88.

Ron Howard has proved himself an extraordinarily diverse director, from his Oscar-winning A Beautiful Mind to Frost/Nixon, Apollo 13, Parenthood, Splash and Rush. His latest film, In The Heart of The Sea, starring Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker and Ben Whishaw, he explores the true story that inspired Melville's Moby Dick.

And if you're in need of some cultural inspiration this Christmas but have had enough of the obvious festive fare, Front Row have selected four arts experts to champion an alternative Christmas treat each day this week. Tonight, the art critic Waldemar Januszczak reveals his out of the ordinary Christmas image.

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30 minutes

Last on

Mon 21 Dec 2015 19:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Chapters

  • Tony Jordan

    Duration: 10:00

  • Kurt Masur

    Duration: 05:10

  • Ron Howard

    Duration: 08:35

  • Alternative Xmas Image

    Duration: 04:15

Dickensian

Dickensian
premieres at 7pm Boxing Day on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One.

Photo Credits: (Left) Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ/Red Planet Productions/Liam Daniel & (Main)Β Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ/Red Planet Productions/Todd Antony

In The Heart Of The Sea

In The Heart Of The Sea
is cinemas from Boxing Day, certificate 12A.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures

Credits

Presenter John Wilson
Interviewed Guest Ron Howard
Interviewed Guest Tony Jordan
Interviewed Guest Norman Lebrecht
Interviewed Guest Waldemar Januszczak
Producer Dymphna Flynn

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  • Mon 21 Dec 2015 19:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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