The Death of Stalin, Philip Pullman, Ilya and Emilia Kabakov, Albion, Gunpowder
Armandao Iannucci's the Death of Stalin, Philip Pullman's new trilogy: Part 1, La Belle Sauvage, Ilya and Emilia Kabakov at Tate Modern, Albion by Mike Bartlett, Gunpowder on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ1.
Armando Iannucci's film The Death of Stalin is described as "A comedy of terrors" and "A comedy of hysteria". How funny can a film about the death of the man whose regime saw the murder of hundreds of thousands of Soviet citizens actually be?
There's a new trilogy of Philip Pullman books on the way; it's both the sequel and prequel to His Dark Materials. We're looking at Part 1 of The Book of Dust - La Belle Sauvage
An exhibition of work by Ilya and Emilia Kabakov at Tate Modern in London profiles the lives of 2 Russian conceptual artists from their beginnings, un-sanctioned by the state, to their more modern, still uncompromising work
Albion is the latest play by Mike Bartlett (Doctor Foster, King Charles III) opening at London's Almeida Theatre
Gunpowder; a Guy Fawkes drama beginning on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ1 comes in 3 episodes - concluding just in time for Bonfire Night
Tom Sutcliffe's guests are Melissa Harrison, Alex Preston and Amanda Craig. The producer is Oliver Jones.
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The Death of Stalin
The Death of Stalin is in cinemas now, certificate 15
Albion
is at London’s Almeida Theatre until 24 November
Image: Marc Brenner
Philip Pullman
Philip Pullman
is published by Penguin
Ilya and Emilia Kabakov
is at Tate Modern in London until 28 January 2018.
Image: The Appearance of the Collage #10 Β© Ilya & Emilia Kabakov/Photograph by Kerry Ryan McFate, courtesy Pace Gallery
Gunpowder
begins on Saturday 21 October at 9:10pm on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One
Podcast recommendations
Melissa recommends: by Brian Carter
Alex recommends: by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie MorrisΒ
Amanda recommends: by Maggie O'FarrellΒ
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Tom Sutcliffe |
| Interviewed Guest | Melissa Harrison |
| Interviewed Guest | Alex Preston |
| Interviewed Guest | Amanda Craig |
| Producer | Oliver Jones |
Broadcast
- Sat 21 Oct 2017 19:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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