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Johnny Vegas, Alan Howard remembered, novelist Javier Mar铆as, Julianne Moore looks ahead to the Oscars

Including Johnny Vegas on going from potter to comic, former RSC artistic director Terry Hands remembers Alan Howard, novelist Javier Marias, and Julianne Moore talks about Oscars.

Ahead of next Monday's Front Row Debate 'Does the State owe the artist a living?', Johnny Vegas explains how he made his way in the traditionally unsubsidised world of comedy.

The actor Alan Howard, celebrated for his portrayal of kings in Shakespeare's history plays at the RSC, has died aged 77. The company's former Artistic Director Terry Hands remembers his close friend.

As part of Radio 4's Reading Europe series, Spanish writer Javier Mar铆as discusses his book Tomorrow in the Battle Think on Me, which is being dramatised on Radio 4.

And John looks ahead to Sunday's Oscars talking to Best Actress favourite Julianne Moore.

Presenter: John Wilson
Producer: Ellie Bury.

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30 minutes

Chapters

  • Johnny Vegas

    Duration: 09:10

  • Alan Howard

    Duration: 06:26

  • Oscars 2015

    Duration: 03:08

  • Javier Mar铆as

    Duration: 08:59

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter John Wilson
Producer Ellie Bury
Interviewed Guest Johnny Vegas
Interviewed Guest Ken MacLeod
Interviewed Guest Javier Marias
Interviewed Guest Julianne Moore
Interviewed Guest Mat Kirkby
Interviewed Guest Terry Hands

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  • Thu 19 Feb 2015 19:15

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