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Naughty Boy; Lovelace; Elmore Leonard

Arts news with John Wilson, including Naughty Boy, Lovelace reviewed, Harry Nilsson's biographer and Front Row's 2002 interview with Elmore Leonard whose death was announced today.

John Wilson meets Naughty Boy, the British-born Pakistani songwriter, musician and producer, who has worked with Emeli Sande and Britney Spears and is now releasing his debut album Hotel Cabana.

Zoe Williams reviews the film Lovelace, starring Amanda Seyfried as Deep Throat actress Linda Lovelace.

An extract from John's 2002 interview with the American crime writer Elmore Leonard, whose death was announced today.

And Harry Nilsson's biographer Alyn Shipton discusses the life and career of the singer whose hits included Everybody's Talking, Without You, and Coconut.

Producer Timothy Prosser.

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Naughty Boy

Naughty Boy

Naughty Boy in the Front Row studio with John Wilson.

by Naughty Boy is out on Monday 26th August 2013

Lovelace

is in cinemas across the UK from Friday 23 August 2013

Elmore Leonard

Hear Front Row archive interviews with the prolific US crime novelist, Elmore Leonard.

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter John Wilson
Interviewed Guest Naughty Boy
Interviewed Guest Elmore Leonard
Interviewed Guest Alyn Shipton
Producer Timothy Prosser
Editor John Goudie

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  • Tue 20 Aug 2013 19:15

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