Harry Hill on I Can't Sing; George Michael's Symphonica album; A Long Way Down
John Wilson talks to Harry Hill and Sean Foley about I Can't Sing, reviews George Michael's Symphonica album, and discusses the adaptation of Nick Hornby's novel A Long Way Down.
I Can't Sing is a new musical based on the ITV talent show, The X -Factor, starring Nigel Harman as the Simon Cowell character. Comedian Harry Hill, who wrote the musical, and its director Sean Foley discuss bringing the talent show format from the TV screen to the stage.
George Michael has released his sixth studio album Symphonica, recorded during his 2011-12 tour. The last work of legendary producer Phil Ramone, it features orchestral versions of songs by George Michael, Sting, Rufus Wainwright and Nina Simone.
Nick Hornby's novel A Long Way Down has been made into a film starring Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul, Toni Collette, Pierce Brosnan and Imogen Poots. Set on New Year's Eve, the story focuses on four people brought together as they face a difficult crossroad in their lives. Larushka Ivan-Zadeh reviews.
Plus Neil Hannon from The Divine Comedy on composing a piece for the Royal Festival Hall's newly renovated organ. Called To Our Fathers in Distress, the work is inspired by Hannoh's childhood as the son of a Church of Ireland Bishop.
Produced by Claire Bartleet.
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I Can't Sing
Harry Hill and Sean Foley discuss bringing the talent show format to the stage
Duration: 10:31
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George Michael
Kate Mossman reviews George Michael’s new album Symphonica
Duration: 04:50
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Neil Hannon
Neil Hannon discusses composing a piece for the Royal Festival Hall's organ
Duration: 09:10
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A Long Way Down
Larushka Ivan-Zadeh reviews the film version of Nick Hornby's novel
Duration: 03:43
I Can't Sing
George Michael
Symphonica the new album by George Michael is released on Monday 17 March 2014.
Photo Credit: Caroline True
A Long Way Down
Neil Hannon
Neil Hannon's new work for the Royal Festival Hall organ, To Our Fathers In Distress, can be heard as part of a concert at the Royal Festival Hall on Saturday 22 March 2014.
Photo copyright: Pauline Rowan
Royal Festival Hall Organ
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | John Wilson |
| Interviewed Guest | Harry Hill |
| Interviewed Guest | Sean Foley |
| Interviewed Guest | Larushka Ivan-Zadeh |
| Interviewed Guest | Neil Hannon |
| Producer | Claire Bartleet |
Broadcast
- Mon 17 Mar 2014 19:15BBC Radio 4
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