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Andrew Lloyd Webber; Christmas TV; Anchorman 2

Andrew Lloyd Webber discusses his latest musical, Stephen Ward, as it opens in the West End; the Today programme's Mishal Husain reviews Anchorman 2; and a Christmas TV round-up.

With Mark Lawson.

Ron Burgundy returns in Anchorman 2. Will Ferrell's hirsute newsreader and his crack team of reporters make it to the big-time as they bring their unique brand of newsgathering to New York city. Mishal Husain discusses whether this sequel to the cult comedy has stayed classy.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's latest musical examines the life and death of society osteopath Stephen Ward, a key figure in the 1963 Profumo scandal, who later committed suicide. Lloyd Webber explains the crucial role Front Row played in the musical coming to fruition and discusses his frustration at the secrecy surrounding the events of Ward's trial.

It's the battle of the costume dramas this Christmas. From the 麻豆社 it's Death Comes to Pemberley, adapted from PD James's follow-up to Pride and Prejudice. Six years after the marriage of Elizabeth Bennett and Mr Darcy, the couple are preparing for the annual ball at their magnificent Pemberley home, when the family's peace is shattered by a murder in the estate's woodlands. And from ITV, it's Downton Abbey where it's the summer season and as part of Rose's 'coming out' she is to be presented at Buckingham Palace. Rachel Cooke reviews both.

Producer: Ellie Bury.

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30 minutes

Chapters

  • Anchorman 2: The Legend Returns

    Duration: 05:23

  • Andrew Lloyd Webber

    Duration: 15:29

  • Christmas Costume Dramas

    Duration: 06:46

Anchorman 2

Ron Burgundy returns in Anchorman 2. Will Ferrell's hirsute newsreader and his crack team of reporters make it to the big-time as they bring their unique brand of newsgathering to New York city. Mishal Husain discusses whether this sequel to the cult comedy has stayed classy.

Stephen Ward: The Musical

Stephen Ward: The Musical
Andrew Lloyd Webber's latest l examines the life and death of society osteopath Stephen Ward, a key figure in the 1961 Profumo scandal, who later committed suicide. Lloyd Webber explains the crucial role Front Row played in the musical coming to fruition and discusses his frustration at the secrecy surrounding the events of Ward's trial.

Death Comes to Pemberley and Downton Abby

A Christmas drama round up.聽From the 麻豆社 it's Death Comes to Pemberley, adapted from PD James's follow-up to Pride and Prejudice. And from ITV, it's Downton Abbey. Rachel Cooke reviews both.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Mark Lawson
Interviewed Guest Andrew Lloyd Webber
Interviewed Guest Mishal Husain
Interviewed Guest Rachel Cooke
Producer Ellie Bury

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  • Mon 16 Dec 2013 19:15

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