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Spirited Away at London Coliseum, Eurovision build-up, terminal diagnosis films

Antonia Quirke talks to John Caird and Maoko Imai about adapting Spirited Away for stage. Plus two new documentaries about finding dignity and beauty following a terminal diagnosis

Award winning director behind Les Miserables John Caird and co-writing partner Maoko Imai talk about adapting the iconic Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away for stage, as it arrives at the London Coliseum from Japan.

Two new documentaries are exploring how dignity, beauty and even joy can be found following a terminal diagnosis. Simon Chambers and Kit Vincent, the filmmakers behind Much Ado About Dying and Red Herring respectively, discuss.

And the 成人快手's Eurovision reporter Daniel Rosney lifts a lid on preparations for the forthcoming song contest in Malmo.

Presenter: Antonia Quirke
Producer: Ciaran Bermingham

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  • Wed 1 May 2024 19:15

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