Griff Rhys Jones in The Miser, Personal Shopper, George Saunders, Michelangelo and Sebastiano, Carnage
Including Griff Rhys Jones in The Miser, Kristen Stewart in Personal Shopper, George Saunders's novel Lincoln in the Bardo, and Michelangelo and Sebastiano at The National Gallery.
Griff Rhys Jones plays the title rol in a freely adapted production of Moliere's The Miser
Personal Shopper stars Kristen Stewart as a young woman trying to communicate with her dead twin brother beyond the veil
President Abraham Lincoln never overcame his grief at the death of his son Willie and American novelist George Saunders has written Lincoln In The Bardo which explores how he tried to cope
An exhibition of works by Michelangelo & Sebastiano at London's National Gallery explores the two artists mutually supportive and inspiring relationship
Simon Amstell has created Carnage, a mockumentary from the future looking at the rise of veganism.
Tom Sutcliffe's guests are Mark Ravenhill, Rosie Boycott and Melissa Harrison. The producer is Oliver Jones.
Last on
Michelangelo & Sebastiano
is on at the National Gallery in London until 25 June
Image: Sebastiano del Piombo
Study for the Dead Christ, about 1515-16
Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana, Pinacoteca – Milan (F.290 Inf. n. 18)
© Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana - Milano/De Agostini Picture Library
The Miser
is on at the Garrick theatre in London until 10 June
Image: Helen Maybanks
Personal Shopper
Personal Shopper is in cinemas now, certificate 15
Image: Carol Bethuel
George Saunders
George Saunders’ novel Lincoln in the Bardo is out in hardcover and ebook now
Image: Chloe Aftel
Carnage – Swallowing the Past
Simon Amstell’s first feature film is available on ±«Óãtv iPlayer from 19 March
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Tom Sutcliffe |
| Interviewed Guest | Rosie Boycott |
| Interviewed Guest | Melissa Harrison |
| Producer | Oliver Jones |
Broadcast
- Sat 18 Mar 2017 19:15±«Óãtv Radio 4
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