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Mark Thomas on his father's love of opera; Bernard of Hollywood's images of Marilyn

Mark Thomas on his father's love of opera; Bernard of Hollywood's Marilyn Monroe photos.

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With John Wilson, who pays tribute to Gore Vidal, and visits the William Morris Gallery.

John Wilson pays tribute to Gore Vidal and visits the William Morris Gallery.

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Meera Syal in Much Ado About Nothing

Kirsty Lang reports on a new RSC staging of Much Ado About Nothing, starring Meera Syal.

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Curious Incident onstage, Alan Davies, Olympic puppeteers

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time onstage, Alan Davies, Olympic puppeteers

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New Pixar film Brave, Mike Scott of the Waterboys, pop stars changing names

New Pixar animated film Brave, Mike Scott of the Waterboys, and pop stars changing names.

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Tributes to Marvin Hamlisch and Robert Hughes

John Wilson remembers the composer Marvin Hamlisch and the art critic Robert Hughes.

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Bourne writer Tony Gilroy, large-scale public theatre, Jackpot review

Bourne writer Tony Gilroy, large-scale public theatre, Jackpot review.

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New TV comedies set at school; Edinburgh round-up

Jack Whitehall's latest comedy reviewed, Edinburgh fringe so far, bartering for theatre.

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Nicola Benedetti interviewed; Paralympic drama The Best of Men reviewed

Kirsty Lang interviews violinist Nicola Benedetti and reviews a TV drama about Paralympics

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Alice Cooper, Clive Owen, and TV drama Person of Interest

Rock star Alice Cooper, actor Clive Owen, and new US crime drama Person of Interest.

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Alanis Morissette, Take This Waltz

Interview with Alanis Morissette, review of Take This Waltz, and music for the cactus.

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Edinburgh Festival, David Hayman, Virginia Ironside

Mark Lawson reports from Edinburgh on the talking points of the Festival and Fringe so far

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Jeanette Winterson; Birger Larsen, director of The Killing

Jeanette Winterson on witch trials; Birger Larsen, director of The Killing; political pop.

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Philippa Gregory, The Last Weekend, Dirty Dancing at 25

Novelist Philippa Gregory, Blake Morrison's The Last Weekend, and Dirty Dancing at 25.

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Tom Stoppard, The Watch, Tony Scott remembered, cellist Natalie Clein

Tom Stoppard, Tony Scott remembered, The Watch reviewed and music by cellist Natalie Clein

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James Meek, The Three Stooges reviewed, Stockhausen in helicopters

Novelist James Meek, The Three Stooges return, and Stockhausen's epic opera Mittwoch.

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Ian McEwan, recorded before an audience in Edinburgh

Mark Lawson interviews Ian McEwan, as he publishes his new novel Sweet Tooth.

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Booker T, novelist cricketers and Charlie Brooker's new comedy

Booker T and the MGs, the Authors cricket team, and Charlie Brooker's new comedy series.

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Harrogate Crime Writing Festival Special

Mark Lawson reports from the annual Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate.

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Adrian Lester takes questions from young actors

Mark Lawson talks to Hustle star Adrian Lester, who answers questions from young actors.

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Mrs Biggs, Joyce Carol Oates, Berberian Sound Studio

Sheridan Smith in Mrs Biggs, novelist Joyce Carol Oates, and poetry from the rooftop.

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The e-book debate - threat or opportunity?

Mark Lawson chairs a debate on whether ebooks are a threat or a new chance for publishers.

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Bobby Womack, with Damon Albarn and Peter Guralnick

John Wilson talks to soul survivor Bobby Womack, with views from collaborator Damon Albarn

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Opera star Alfie Boe, TV drama The Bletchley Circle, organist Cameron Carpenter

Opera star Alfie Boe, TV drama The Bletchley Circle, and organist Cameron Carpenter.

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Hermione Norris, Anna Karenina reviewed, Henning Mankell

Actress Hermione Norris, Anna Karenina reviewed, Henning Mankell and Northumberlandia.

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Novelist Howard Jacobson; actor Damian Lewis; Lawless reviewed

Booker-winning writer Howard Jacobson, Damian Lewis on The Sweeney, and Lawless reviewed.

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Donny Osmond, AN Wilson on Cecil Beaton, the return of Dallas

Donny Osmond, Cecil Beaton's war photos, the return of Dallas and new art from China.

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Darcey Bussell, Bob Dylan reviewed, and the Bristol Old Vic reopens

Ballerina Darcey Bussell; new Bob Dylan album reviewed; restored Bristol Old Vic re-opens.

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Charles Sturridge, Iraq War novel, revival of silent cinema

Director Charles Sturridge; Iraq war novel; silent cinema return; chess sets by artists.

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Meryl Streep in Hope Springs, Pre-Raphaelites exhibition

Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones in Hope Springs, plus a major pre-Raphaelites exhibition.

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