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Benjamin Zephaniah, Wim Wenders' Anselm,The Famous Five, Xmas Ads

Fred D'Aguiar pays tribute to the poet Benjamin Zephaniah, whose death was announced today. Plus reviews of Wim Wenders' film on Anselm Kiefer and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's new The Famous Five.

Fred D'Aguiar discusses the life and poetry of Benjamin Zephaniah, whose death was announced today.

Tom Sutcliffe reviews Wim Wenders' film about the artist Anselm Kiefer and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's adaptation of Enid Blyton's The Famous Five, with film critic Leila Latif and children's author Candy Gourlay.

Which is the standout Christmas TV advert this year? Tom discusses the art of selling Christmas with Matt Gay, creative director of several high-profile John Lewis ads and media journalist Liz Gorny.

Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe
Producer: Ciaran Bermingham

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Thu 7 Dec 2023 19:15
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