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The Entertainer, TV drama Ellen, Sausage Party, Herman Koch

How does Kenneth Branagh's The Entertainer compare with Laurence Olivier's? Michael Billington reviews. Herman Koch on his new novel, and Sausage Party, featuring rude food.

Kenneth Branagh takes on the role of Archie Rice in John Osborne's 1957 play The Entertainer. The Guardian's theatre critic Michael Billington talks to us about watching Laurence Olivier in the original production at the Royal Court, and gives us his views on this latest revival.

Ellen is a powerful, prescient story of a tough teenager trying to take control of her chaotic life. We talk to the writer Sarah Quintrell and actress Jessica Barden who plays 14-year-old Ellen.

Sausage Party the animated Pixar pastiche that sees Seth Rogan and friends get rude with food. James King reviews.

Herman Koch, the writer of the international bestselling novel, The Dinner - discusses his latest book, Dear Mr M, a literary thriller which explores the art and morality of turning fact into fiction.

Presenter Kirsty Lang
Producer Marilyn Rust.

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Chapters

  • The Entertainer

    Duration: 05:33

  • Ellen

    Duration: 09:11

  • Sausage Party

    Duration: 04:57

  • Herman Koch - Dear Mr M

    Duration: 08:13

The Entertainer

The Entertainer

The Entertainer, is at the Garrick Theatre, London until 12 November.ÌýÌý
Image: Kenneth Branagh (Archie Rice), Greta Scacchi (Phoebe Rice), Gawn Grainger (Billy Rice).Ìý Credit Johan Persson
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Ellen

Ellen

Ellen will be on Channel 4 at 10pm on Thursday 1st September, and then will be available on All4.
Image:Ìý EllenÌý played by Jessica Barden.Ìý Credit:Ìý Channel 4Ìý

Sausage Party

Sausage Party

Sausage Party is in cinemas from Friday 2nd September, certificate 15.Ìý
Image Credit:ÌýÌý Sony Pictures Releasing UK.

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Herman Koch

Herman Koch

Dear Mr MÌý is out now, published by Picador.Ìý
Image Credit:ÌýÌý Herman Koch © Mark Kohn

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Interviewed Guest Michael Billington
Interviewed Guest Sarah Quintrell
Interviewed Guest Jessica Barden
Interviewed Guest James King
Interviewed Guest Herman Koch
Presenter Kirsty Lang
Producer Marilyn Rust

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