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R.E.M., Illuminated River, Napoleon and Stephen Poliakoff

R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Mike Mills on their album Out of Time, 25 years after its release, and Stephen Poliakoff discusses his new TV drama, Close to the Enemy.

In 1991, R.E.M. released Out of Time, the album that turned them into international superstars. 25 years on, the album is being re-released. Lead singer Michael Stipe and bassist Mike Mills look back on those classic songs, including Losing My Religion and Shiny Happy People, and reflect on their decision five years ago to disband the group.

Illuminated River is a new scheme that intends to light central London's 17 bridges along the River Thames. As the six shortlisted entries are unveiled we speak to Hannah Rothschild who leads the project.

The Achates Philanthropy Prize is a new annual award which aims to show that anyone can become a cultural philanthropist. Nigel Farnall from Essex talks about winning the inaugural prize for his support for Theatre Royal Stratford East.

Director Abel Gance's 51/2-hour silent film Napoleon flopped when it was first released in 1927. Silent film expert Pamela Hutchinson reviews a new digitally restored version of Gance's epic which is now regarded as an undisputed cinematic landmark.

Stephen Poliakoff discusses his new TV drama, Close to the Enemy. Set in 1946, this period tale examines the change in moral certainties which began to emerge in Britain in the year after World War II ended.

Presenter: John Wilson
Producer: Rachel Simpson.

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Chapters

  • R.E.M.

    Duration: 10:12

  • Illuminated River

    Duration: 04:06

  • Achates Philanthropy Prize winner

    Duration: 02:07

  • Napoleon

    Duration: 04:38

  • Stephen Poliakoff

    Duration: 06:30

R.E.M.

R.E.M.

celebrates the 25th anniversary of theirÌý albumÌý Out of Time

Images:

Main image above: R.E.M. playing live

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Image to the left: Mike Mills (Left) and Michael Stipe from R.E.M. in the Front Row studio

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Illuminated River

Illuminated River

is at The Royal Festival Hall from 09 - 29 November 2016.

Image: one of the shortlisted designs by Chris Ofili "The Invisible Ripples " (London Bridge)Ìý

Image credit: Malcolm Reading Consultants and Adjaye Associates

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Philanthropy Prize

Philanthropy Prize

Nigel Farnell and Angelica Puscasu won the Achates Prize for first time UK philanthropists for their support ofÌýÌý.

Image: Nigel Farnall (Left) and Angelica Puscasu (Right)

Napoleon

Napoleon

The digitally restored version of Abel Gance's 1927 silent film is in UK cinemas from 11 November 2016, and is available on DVD/Blu-ray and the BFI player from 21 November 2016

Image:ÌýÌýAlbert Dieudonné as Napoleon

Image credit: BFI

Stephen Poliakoff

Stephen Poliakoff

Stephen Poliakoff's series is on ±«Óãtv 2 at 9.00pm from 10 November 2016, and on the ±«Óãtv iPlayer.

Image:Ìý Jim Sturgess as Capt Callum Ferguson

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Credits

Presenter John Wilson
Producer Rachel Simpson
Interviewed Guest Michael Stipe
Interviewed Guest Mike Mills
Interviewed Guest Hannah Rothschild
Interviewed Guest Pamela Hutchinson
Interviewed Guest Stephen Poliakoff
Interviewed Guest Nigel Farnall

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