Baileys Shortlist, Gunter Grass, Dear Lupin, The Last Five Years
The announcement of the Baileys shortlist, Gunter Grass remembered, Dear Lupin letters on stage and a review of musical film The Last Five Years. With Samira Ahmed.
Chair of judges for the Baileys shortlist, Shami Chakrabarti, reveals the six shortlisted novels, and Alex Clark delivers her verdict on the list.
We remember the German novelist Günter Grass who has died aged 87. British novelist Lawrence Norfolk, and German novelist, Daniel Kehlmann, discuss the work and life of the Nobel prize winning writer.
Charlie Mortimer's collection of letters from his father Roger Mortimer, Dear Lupin, became a surprise success when they were published in 2012. Now the letters have been adapted into a new play based on the book, starring real life father and son James and Jack Fox. Charlie Mortimer and Michael Simkins, who adapted the book for the stage, discuss why the humorous and poignant letters have such appeal.
Jason Solomons reviews the film The Last Five Years - a musical that plays with time and love.
Presenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Rebecca Armstrong.
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Bailey's Woman's Prize for Fiction 2015 - the shortlist
Duration: 05:29
Gunter Grass Obituary
Duration: 09:58
Dear Lupin
Duration: 08:29
The Last Five Years
Duration: 03:45
Gunter Grass
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Front Row remembers the German novelist Günter Grass who has died aged 87.Bailey's Woman's Prize for Fiction 2015.
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Chair of judges for the Baileys shortlist, Shami Chakrabarti, reveals the six shortlisted novels, and Alex Clark delivers her verdict on the list.
The winner of the will be announced on 3rd June.
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The Last Five Years
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Jason Solomons reviewsÌýthe musical film The Last Five Years starring Anna Kendrick.
The Last Five Years is released on Friday 17 April, certificate 12A.
Dear Lupin
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Dear Lupin letters - from book to stage. Michael Simkins and Charlie Mortimer discuss the adaptation.
Tour dates:
Theatre Royal, Windsor - 14 - 18 April
Theatre Royal, Bath - 20 - 25 April
Theatre Royal, Norwich - 27 April – 2 May
Cambridge Arts Theatre - 4 - 9 May
The Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres Ìý- 11 - 16 May
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford - 18 – 23 May
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Credits
Role Contributor Presenter Samira Ahmed Interviewed Guest Shami Chakrabarti Interviewed Guest Alex Clark Interviewed Guest Lawrence Norfolk Interviewed Guest Daniel Kehlmann Interviewed Guest Charlie Mortimer Interviewed Guest Michael Simkins Interviewed Guest Jason Solomons Producer Rebecca Armstrong Broadcast
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