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Michael Grade, Bill Bailey, Colman Domingo, Josie Long, Nikki Bedi, Local Natives, Chloe Charles

Clive Anderson is joined by Bill Bailey, Michael Grade, Colman Domingo and Josie Long for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Local Natives.

Clive tunes in to TV exec Michael Grade, who's been hooked on musicals since he saw 'Annie Get Your Gun' as a boy in the 50s. One question has always fascinated him: does the musical create the star or is it the star who makes the musical? Michael interviews stars and directors both sides of the Atlantic. 'Michael Grade On Musicals' is on Wednesday 11th December at 21.00 on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Four.

Clive gets adventurous with Josie Long, who's made two comedy films with director Doug King. In 'Let's Go Swimming', Josie leaves London life for a better one in Glasgow. But sitting in cafes and going to gigs alone isn't as fulfilling as she'd hoped. And in 'Romance and Adventure' best friends Darren and Josie wonder why their friends are becoming old and boring. But how much can you rely on friends who don't want to grow up? 'Doug & Josie: The Let's Go Adventure Tour' is at selected cinemas until 2nd December.

Nikki Bedi talks to actor Colman Domingo, who's starring in 'The Scottsboro Boys'. It's 1931 and nine black teenagers board a train in Scottsboro, Alabama, in search of a new life. By the end of the journey, their lives - and those of every American would be changed forever. 'The Scottsboro Boys' is at London's Young Vic until Saturday 21st December.

Clive's does Das Hokey Kokey with comedian, musician and Part Troll Bill Bailey, whose world doubts have grown into qualms. In his new show, Bill channels his feelings of unease through religious dubstep, folk bouzouki, horntallica and a dub version of Downton Abbey. 'Qualmpeddler' is at London's Wembley Arena on 29th November and on DVD now.

Music: Canadian Chloe Charles performs 'Business' from her album 'Break The Balance' and Local Natives perform 'Ceilings' from album Hummingbird.

Producer: Sukey Firth.

45 minutes

Michael Grade

Michael Grade
‘Michael Grade On Musicals’ in on Wednesday 11th  December at 21.00 on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Four.  

Josie Long

Josie Long
‘Doug & Josie: The Let’s Go Adventure Tour’ is at Phoenix, Leicester on Sunday 24th, Leeds Picturehouse on Monday 25th and Cambridge Picturehouse on Tuesday 26th November. Check their website for further dates.

‘The Scottsboro Boys’ is at London’s Young Vic until Saturday 21st December.

Colman Domingo

Colman Domingo
‘The Scottsboro Boys’ is at London’s Young Vic until Saturday 21st December.

Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey
‘Qualmpeddler’ is at London’s Wembley Arena on Friday 29th November.

It’s also available on DVD and digital download now.

Chloe Charles

Chloe Charles
Chloe is performing at The Crazy Coqs at London’s Brasserie Zedel on Saturday 23rd November at 20.00 as part of EFG London Jazz Festival.

‘Break The Balance’ is available on Athena Music International.

Local Natives

Local Natives
‘Hummingbird’ is available now on Infectious.

Broadcasts

  • Sat 23 Nov 2013 18:15
  • Mon 25 Nov 2013 11:15
  • Mon 25 Nov 2013 21:15
  • Tue 26 Nov 2013 04:15

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