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National Portrait Gallery refurbishment and play Dear England reviewed, violinist Rachel Podger

Violinist Rachel Podger performs Baroque music live. New play Dear England, about Gareth Southgate's England team, and the refurbishment of the National Portrait Gallery reviewed.

Tom is joined by reviewers Boyd Hilton and Susannah Clapp who look at Dear England, a new play by James Graham at the National Theatre which examines the changes in England’s football since Gareth Southgate became manager. And the National Portrait Gallery reopens today having had the most extensive refurbishment since 1896, including a redisplay, a new entrance and public spaces.
Violinist Rachel Podger performs from the Baroque repertoire live in the Front Row studio.

Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe
Producer: Sarah Johnson

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Thu 22 Jun 2023 19:15
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