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Nikki Bedi is joined by critic Katie Puckrik and French author and film maker David Foenkinos to discuss the cultural highlights of the week.

Beninese-French singer songwriter Ang茅lique Kidjo talks about collaborating with someone from a totally different genre of music - the American minimalist composer Philip Glass.

US comedian Ziwe, known for her satirical commentary on politics and race, discusses the awkwardness of interviews.

Filmmaker Gregg Araki, director of The Living End and The Doom Generation, reflects on his indie movies about lovers on the run.

Award-winning British author Zadie Smith on changing her mind and finally writing a historical novel after saying she would not.

French novelist, playwright and filmmaker David Foenkinos tells Nikki about his latest book, translated into English with the title Second Best. It follows the life of a fictional boy who just missed out on being chosen to play Harry Potter in the series of movies based on JK Rowling's Hogwarts books.

And New Zealand writer and comedian Rose Matafeo talks about where to go next after the end of her successful series, Starstruck.

Plus music from one of the most influential Mexican bands of all time, La Sonora Santanera.

Presenter: Nikki Bedi
Producer: Paul Waters

(Photo: Angelique Kidjo Performs At Stern Grove Festival. Credit: Steve Jennings/Getty Images)