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Opera star Alfie Boe, TV drama The Bletchley Circle, organist Cameron Carpenter

Opera tenor Alfie Boe, a review of TV drama The Bletchley Circle starring Anna Maxwell Martin, maverick organist Cameron Carpenter, and a report from the Venice Film Festival.

With John Wilson, including an interview with singer Alfie Boe, as he publishes an autobiography My Story, about his rise from car mechanic in Blackpool to international opera, music and recording star.

ITV1's new murder mystery drama, The Bletchley Circle, stars Anna Maxwell Martin and Rachael Stirling. Set in 1951, the series follows four highly intelligent women who were code-breakers at Bletchley Park during WWII. Having returned to civilian life, the four women reunite to use the skills they acquired during the war to crack a murder case. Natalie Haynes reviews.

As Cameron Carpenter prepares for two afternoon Proms taking place this weekend, John met the flamboyant and unconventional organist while he rehearsed late into the night on the Royal Albert Hall's Grand Organ. Subjects up for discussion included Cameron's special organ shoes, why size doesn't matter, and how the launch of his digital organ looks set to rock the organ world.

And film critic Jason Solomons reports from the Venice Film Festival, which got underway this week.

Producer Jerome Weatherald.

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30 minutes

Chapters

  • Alfie Boe

    • Alfie Boe

      An interview with tenor Alfie Boe.

      Duration: 09:05

  • The Bletchley Circle

    • The Bletchley Circle

      A review of tv drama The Bletchley Circle.

      Duration: 03:46

  • Venice Film Festival

    • Venice Film Festival

      Jason Solomons reports from the Venice Film Festival.

      Duration: 03:46

  • Cameron Carpenter

    • Cameron Carpenter

      An interview with organist Cameron Carpenter.

      Duration: 10:32

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  • Fri 31 Aug 2012 19:15

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