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Jonathan Coe, The Polar Express, Tuesday Review

Award-winning author Jonthan Coe discusses his novel Mr Wilder and Me, plus we'll be exploring our enduring love for The Polar Express with author-illustrator Chris Van Allsburg.

Janice talks to last year’s Costa Novel Award winner Jonathan Coe about his new book Mr Wilder and Me, exploring the life of Golden Age Hollywood director Billy Wilder through the fictional story of a young woman who meets him in 1976 as Wilder's career is in decline.

It's December and Christmas season has officially started. Janice chats to Chris Van Allsburg, creator, writer and illustrator of the original 1985 children’s book The Polar Express, of course later made into an acclaimed animated film starring Tom Hanks. Chris will be celebrating the 35th anniversary and reflecting on the enduring appeal of his Christmas tale.

Ahead of the release of her latest film Concrete Plans, independent filmmaker Kathy Spiers will be discussing the challenges companies are facing in during the pandemic.

And in Tuesday Review; Jonathan Whitelaw, Andrea McKinnon and Craig Hill give their verdict on Miley Cyrus' new album Plastic Hearts, Netflix festive film Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ documentary Flint. From Scottish director Anthony Baxter, the doc tells the story of a Michigan town where tens of thousands of people were drinking water containing poisonous lead and explores how officials failed to respond to the manmade disaster.

Our Upload expert Anna Welander shares some of the most Christmassy submissions from listeners.

2 hours, 28 minutes

Last on

Tue 1 Dec 2020 13:30

Music Played

  • Elton John

    Rocket Man

    • Elton John Greatest Hits 1970-2002.
    • Mercury.
  • The Waitresses

    Christmas Wrapping

    • Tthe Best Christmas Album In The World...Ever!,.
    • EMI.
    • 15.
  • Johnny Cash

    I Walk The Line

    • The Very Best Of Johnny Cash.
    • Columbia.
    • 4.
  • Earth, Wind & Fire

    Boogie Wonderland (feat. The Emotions)

    • The Best Seventies Album In The World.. Ever!.
    • Virgin.
    • 2.
  • Sheryl Crow

    Everyday Is A Winding Road

    • Top Gear Anthems (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.
  • Coldplay

    Christmas Lights

    • (CD Single).
    • Parlophone.
    • 1.
  • David Bowie

    Rebel Rebel

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.
  • Bobby Helms

    Jingle Bell Rock

    • Billboard Greatest Xmas Hits.
    • Rhino.
  • Cameo

    Word Up

    • Now 8 (Various Artists).
    • Now.
  • Elton John

    Step Into Christmas

    • That's Christmas (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

Broadcast

  • Tue 1 Dec 2020 13:30