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Sam Mendes; news of the Art Fund Prize winner

With Mark Lawson, including Sam Mendes on producing Shakespeare for TV, news of the winner of the Art Fund Prize for museums, and a review of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.

With Mark Lawson.

Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes is the executive producer of a series of Shakespeare's history plays, filmed for TV. He discusses why he believes in bringing Shakespeare to the small screen, and also considers the similarities between the Bard and his next film project, the new James Bond film Skyfall.

In the new film Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, the 16th President of the United States discovers blood-thirsty vampires are planning to take over his country. The action horror film imagines Lincoln's secret identity as a vampire-hunter. Elaine Showalter reviews the film whose cast includes Rufus Sewell and Benjamin Walker.

Lord Smith, former Culture Secretary, announces the winner of the 拢100 000 Art Fund Prize for museums and galleries, following the deliberations of his judging panel.

Producer Philippa Ritchie.

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30 minutes

Chapters

  • Sam Mendes

    • Sam Mendes

      An interview with director Sam Mendes.

      Duration: 16:56

  • Abraham Lincoln - Vampire Hunter

    • Abraham Lincoln - Vampire Hunter

      A review of the film Abraham Lincoln- Vampire Hunter.

      Duration: 05:26

  • Art Fund Prize

    • Art Fund Prize

      The Art Fund Prize winner is announced.

      Duration: 05:44

Broadcast

  • Tue 19 Jun 2012 19:15

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