David Gilmour, An Inspector Calls, La Famille Bélier, Future Conditional
Kirsty Lang meets up with Pink Floyd's David Gilmour and his wife, novelist Polly Samson. Plus the latest adpatation of An Inspector Calls and the French movie La Famille Bélier.
It's nearly fifty years since David Gilmour was invited to join the psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd. He went on to be the co-writer, vocalist and lead guitarist on some of their most famous albums including Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You were Here and The Wall. In that time he has also made three solo albums, the last of which marked a closer collaboration with his wife, the novelist and lyricist Polly Samson. Kirsty meets up with them both at rehearsals for David's new tour.
J. B. Priestley's three-act drama An Inspector Calls was first performed in 1945 in the then Soviet Union before making it onto a UK stage the following year. Since then it has spawned many productions for both stage and screen - with performances from the likes of Ralph Richardson, Alastair Sim, and Tom Mannion as Inspector Goole. As a new adaptation is set to hit our television screens - with David Thewlis taking the lead role - the critic David Benedict takes a look at how it compares to previous productions.
The French film La Famille Bélier is a comedy-drama and tells the story of a deaf family with a hearing daughter who has a talent for singing. Filmmaker William Mager reviews.
The Old Vic's first new programme of work, with Kevin Spacey's replacement Matthew Warchus, kicks off with a new play called Future Conditional. Both he and playwright Tamsin Oglesby discuss starting the season with a play about the British schooling system.
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Film Review: La Famille Belier
Duration: 06:02
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David Gilmour on new album Rattle that Lock
Duration: 08:51
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David Gilmour and Polly Samson
Duration: 09:27
An Inspector Calls
Duration: 05:02
La Famille Bélier
Duration: 05:38
Future Conditional
Duration: 07:44
Dave Gilmour
’s album Rattle That Lock is released on Friday 18 September.ÌýHis tour arrives at the Royal Albert Hall on 23 September 2015.
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An Inspector Calls
is on Â鶹Éç One on Sunday 13 September at 8.30pm.
La Famille Belier
La Famille Belier is in cinemas from the Friday 11 September, certificate 12A.Ìý
Future Conditional
is at The Old Vic Ìýin London until 3 October 2015.
Image: Rob Brydon as Crane. Photo credit: ÌýManuel Harlan.
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Role Contributor Presenter Kirsty Lang Interviewed Guest Dave Gilmour Interviewed Guest Polly Samson Interviewed Guest David Benedict Interviewed Guest William Mager Interviewed Guest Matthew Warchus Interviewed Guest Tamsin Oglesby Producer Ella-mai Robey Broadcast
- Thu 10 Sep 2015 19:15Â鶹Éç Radio 4
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