成人快手

Kathryn Ferguson, director of the documentary feature Nothing Compares, pays tribute to Sin茅ad O'Connor whose death was announced today. The film explores the five years at the start of Sin茅ad O鈥機onnor鈥檚 career.

Before appearing at the Edinburgh Fringe many performers hone their acts in a series of previews round the country. How does road-testing the shows prepare them for the festival? To discuss, we're joined by experienced comedian Paul Sinha, by Ned Blackburn - producer of a student revue at the Fringe for the first time, and by the artistic director of the Clapham Omnibus Theatre, Marie McCarthy, who is running a season of previews.

Frank Cottrell-Boyce's new book The Wonder Brothers tells of two young aspiring magicians who witness the disappearance of Blackpool Tower and vow to get it back. Efua Traor茅 was frustrated by the lack of diversity in children鈥檚 books so decided to write her own. In her latest, One Chance Dance, the hero Jomi heads to Lagos to audition for his missing mother's favourite television dance show so she will spot him. Frank and Efua discuss the magical appeal of pre-teen literature.

Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe
Producer: Harry Parker