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Bridgerton showrunner Chris van Dusen, choreographer Ivan Michael Blackstock, William Morris wallpaper

Chris van Dusen, Bridgerton showrunner, on the hugely popular drama. Choreographer Ivan Michael Blackstock. William Morris wallpaper in a new exhibition.

Bridgerton is based on Julia Quinn's best-selling novels, set in the competitive world of Regency era London's ton during the season. The series follows the eight close-knit Bridgerton siblings as they navigate London high society in search of love. Produced by Shonda Rhimes, the showrunner is Chris van Dusen and he joins Front Row to talk about its success.

Acclaimed choreographer Ivan Michael Blackstock, known for his work on BeyoncΓ© videos, talks about his new dance performance piece, Traplord, which explores and challenges the stereotyping of Black men in contemporary western society.

A new exhibition at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh is showcasing the wallpaper designs of the Victorian polymath William Morris. Joining Elle to discuss seeing his intricate patterns afresh, his inspiration from the natural world and his efforts to democratise design are curator Mary Schoeser and Paul Simmons, co-founder of the Glasgow based design studio Timorous Beasties.

Presenter: Elle Osili-Wood
Producer: Sarah Johnson

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  • Wed 23 Mar 2022 19:15

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