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24/02/2010

Arts news and reviews with John Wilson. Including interviews with actor Harrison Ford and artist Richard Hamilton.

John Wilson is joined by Harrison Ford to discuss his new film Extraordinary Measures, about a father who risks his family's future to pursue a cure for his children's life-threatening disease.

Painter and collage artist Richard Hamilton, who turns 88 today, discusses the new solo exhibition featuring his use of photographic material and his political paintings.

Rosie Swash reviews new albums by singer-songwriters Ellie Goulding, Laura Marling and Joanna Newsom.

Following the announcement of the shortlist for the UK's first City Of Culture in 2013, representatives of the four cities in question - Birmingham, Derry/Londonderry, Norwich and Sheffield - explain why their own city should be chosen.

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Wed 24 Feb 2010 19:15

Chapters

  • Harrison Ford Interview

    Harrison Ford joins John Wilson to discuss his new film Extraordinary Measures, about a father who risks his family's future to pursue a cure for his children's life-threatening disease.

    Duration: 06:58

  • City Of Culture 2013

    We speak to representatives of the four cities shorlisted for the UK's first City Of Culture in 2013: Birmingham, Derry/Londonderry, Norwich and Sheffield.

    Duration: 05:21

  • Richard Hamilton Interview

    Painter and collage artist Richard Hamilton, who turns 88 today, discusses a new solo exhibition.

    Duration: 08:57

  • Album reviews

    A review of new albums by singer-songwriters Ellie Goulding, Laura Marling and Joanna Newsom.

    Duration: 06:25

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  • Wed 24 Feb 2010 19:15

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