Stories of the Year – Part One
John Wilson hears from the actors, musicians and artists who have been centre stage in 2015
This year Daniel Craig was back as James Bond for the fourth time in Spectre, Lenny Henry wrote a television drama based on his own teenage years, and Tracy Emin remade her bed.
Director Rupert Goold and actor Juliette Binoche put a modern spin on ancient Greek drama, rapper Abd al Malik was influenced by Zola, while author Paula Hawkins's new book The Girl on the Train ended the year as a bestseller around the world.
Composer Philip Glass and pianist James Rhodes wrote memoirs on the role of music in their lives, while singer Jess Glynne and actor Bradley Cooper suffered for their art.
Finally, ballet dancers Carlos Acosta and Sylvie Guillem bowed out while still at the top of their game.
Tomorrow Ai Weiwei, Keith Richards and Anthony Hopkins, among others, share their stories.
Presenter: John Wilson
Producer: Angie Nehring
Image (L-R): Jess Glynne, Daniel Craig and Sylvie Guillem (Credit: Bill Cooper).
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Daniel Craig
On playing Bond
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Lenny Henry
On appearing in The Syndicate, Educating Rita and a drama on his teenage years
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On her infamous artwork My Bed returning to public display at Tate Britain
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Rupert Goold
On True Story, his debut feature film
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On starring in a stage adaptation of Sophocles' tragedy, Antigone.
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Abd al Malik
On seeing his work as a protest against racism and islamophobia in France
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On her thriller, The Girl on the Train
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Philip Glass
On his life and music
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James Rhodes
On his life and autobiography, Instrumental: A Memoir of Madness, Medication and Music
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On her short but very successful career
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On portraying Joseph Merrick, The Elephant Man, without prosthetics or make-up
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Sylvie Guillem
On a career spanning almost 35 years and her final programme of work
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Carlos Acosta
On his career and upcoming farewell tour
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | John Wilson |
| Producer | Angie Nehring |
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