Mark Billingham, Turner Prize, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot review, Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla
Samira Ahmed talks to Mark Billingham about Die of Shame, plus a review of the Turner Prize shortlist, and Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla on the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
Mark Billingham talks to Samira Ahmed about his latest novel - Die of Shame. Departing from his highly successful DI Tom Thorne novels, this book focuses on a group of recovering addicts who meet each week for their support group, that is, until one of them is murdered.
Tate Britain's director, Alex Farquharson, on the Turner Prize shortlist while Rachel Campbell Johnston reviews.
As the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra announce their 2016-17 season today, their newly appointed music director, Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla reveals what she believes is the secret behind the chemistry she and the orchestra immediately shared, and looks ahead to what she intends to programme in the future.
And out-going Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Diplomatic Correspondent Bridget Kendall reviews Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, starring Tina Fey, Martin Freeman and Margot Robbie. The film is based on real life reporter Kim Barker's autobiography.
Presenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Elaine Lester.
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Turner Prize Shortlist
Duration: 08:11
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Mark Billingham
Duration: 07:20
2016 Turner Prize shortlist
Duration: 08:10
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Duration: 05:24
Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla
Duration: 06:26
Mark Billingham
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Die of Shame by Mark Billingham is published by Little Brown.
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An exhibition of work by the four artists shortlisted for Turner Prize 2016 will be at Tate Britain from 27 September 2016 until 8 January 2017.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is in cinemas from Friday 13 May, certificate 15.ΜύMirga GraΕΎinytΔ—-Tyla
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Details of the season can be found on their website.
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Role Contributor Presenter Samira Ahmed Interviewed Guest Mark Billingham Interviewed Guest Alex Farquharson Interviewed Guest Rachel Campbell-Johnston Interviewed Guest Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla Interviewed Guest Bridget Kendall Producer Elaine Lester Broadcast
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