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The Biblical Epic

Kirsty Lang investigates why the biblical epic is back on the big screen in 2014.

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Claude-Michel Sch枚nberg and Alain Boublil on Miss Saigon and Les Miserables

John Wilson talks to Claude-Michel Sch枚nberg and Alain Boublil about writing Miss Saigon.

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Transcendence Review; James Graham and Josie Rourke on Privacy; Michael Nyman at 70

Kirsty Lang talks to James Graham, whose play Privacy explores fears in the digital age.

• 30 mins

Artist Richard Wilson; playwright Mike Bartlett; Generation War; Exhibition

Arts news, including artist Richard Wilson on his vast new Heathrow sculpture Slipstream.

• 30 mins

Damon Albarn, Art Fund Prize shortlist, Sophie Hannah, Proms line-up

Arts news including the 麻豆社 Proms line-up and the Museum of the Year shortlist announced.

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Hinterland; Alain de Botton; Tracks; Bryony Lavery

Kirsty Lang discusses Hinterland, a dark crime series filmed in both English and Welsh.

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David Haig; Ziggy Marley; Prey

David Haig on writing and starring in his own play; Ziggy Marley on reggae; Prey reviewed.

• 30 mins

Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott; Bad Neighbours; sculptor Phillip King; and Sally Wainwright

The Beautiful South reunited; Bad Neighbours; sculptor Phillip King; and Sally Wainwright.

• 30 mins

The Black Keys; Neil Jordan on Bob Hoskins; Joel Dicker

Neil Jordan on Bob Hoskins; The Black Keys; Next Goals Wins; author Jo毛l Dicker.

• 30 mins

Jon Ronson; Julian Anderson; 24; Comics Unmasked

Jon Ronson on Frank; composer Julian Anderson discusses Thebans; and the return of 24.

• 30 mins

Fiona Shaw, Edward St Aubyn, Under Milk Wood

Razia Iqbal talks with Fiona Shaw about her role in The Testament of Mary, by Colm Toibin.

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Michael Nyman at 70

As celebrated composer Michael Nyman turns 70, Kirsty Lang celebrates his life and work.

• 30 mins

Irvine Welsh; The Wind Rises review; Rachel De-lahay

Irvine Welsh; The Wind Rises review; Rachel De-lahay.

• 30 mins

Antony Gormley & Simon Starling; Alice Hoffman; David Henry Hwang

Anthony Gormley and Simon Starling on Henry Moore; Alice Hoffman; Turner Prize shortlist.

• 30 mins

Yinka Shonibare, Water Babies, Akhil Sharma, women film directors

Yinka Shonibare, Water Babies, Akhil Sharma, women film directors.

• 30 mins

Hofesh Shechter at the Brighton Festival; Michael Jackson's Xscape; South African theatre; Advanced Style

A report from the Brighton Festival, where Hofesh Shechter is guest artistic director.

• 30 mins

James McAvoy; Gillian Clarke on Dylan Thomas; Natalie Merchant

James McAvoy; Gillian Clarke on Dylan Thomas; and Natalie Merchant. With John Wilson.

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Godzilla reviewed; Ailyn Perez and Stephen Costello in La Traviata

Godzilla reviewed, Ailyn Perez & Stephen Costello in La Traviata, playwright Peter Bowker.

• 30 mins

Louise Welsh on Penny Dreadful, Oscar Isaac, Nick Payne, and Will Gregory Moog Ensemble

Penny Dreadful review; actor Oscar Isaac; Goldfrapp's Will Gregory; playwright Nick Payne.

• 30 mins

Gary Kemp; Mr Turner; Kenneth Clark's legacy

Gary Kemp on starring in a Lional Bart musical; Rachel Johnson on EM Delafield's classic.

• 30 mins

Dawn French, Coldplay album reviewed, Ben Miles on Thomas Cromwell

Actress, writer and comedian Dawn French, Coldplay reviewed, Ben Miles as Thomas Cromwell.

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Edmund de Waal; Winner of Young Musician; Hypnotic Brass Ensemble

Ceramic artist and author Edmund de Waal shows John Wilson around his London studio.

• 30 mins

Fading Gigolo, Fatboy Slim, Julian Opie, Cannes festival

Arts news. Fatboy Slim discusses his new album Bem Brasil, and a report from Cannes.

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Kathleen Turner and Ian McDiarmid; new Bill Viola installation at St Paul's Cathedral; St Vincent

Kirsty Lang talks to Kathleen Turner and Ian McDiarmid, starring in play Bakersfield Mist.

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Chrissie Hynde; Mondrian season; Miss Saigon

Chrissie Hynde; Mondrian exhibitions in Margate and Liverpool; Miss Saigon reviewed.

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Margaret Atwood on her first opera, Neel Mukherjee and Quirke

Margaret Atwood on her first opera, the Glasgow fire, Neel Mukherjee and TV drama Quirke.

• 30 mins

Sir Tim Rice

Sir Tim Rice discusses writing lyrics for Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, and The Lion King

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Venus in Fur; Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti; The Normal Heart; Michael Cunningham

Kirsty Lang reviews Polanski's Venus in Fur; plus Sikh playwright Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti.

• 30 mins

Maya Angelou remembered; Simon Russell Beale; Maleficent reviewed; the art of MF Husain

Maya Angelou remembered; Simon Russell Beale; Maleficent reviewed; the art of MF Husain.

• 30 mins

Jimmy's Hall; Leonard Cohen biography

Jimmy's Hall review and three fictional US TV characters take on the British Royal family.

• 30 mins