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Celts, Kiss Me Kate, Hilary Mantel

Kirsty Lang discusses the British Museum's Celts exhibition. Plus Hilary Mantel talks about her short story, and conductor David Charles Abell discusses Opera North's Kiss Me Kate.

Kirsty Lang discusses the British Museum's first major exhibition devoted to Celtic art and history.

Conductor David Charles Abell on Opera North's new production of the Cole Porter musical, Kiss Me Kate.

Hilary Mantel talks about her story The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher, shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award.

Tim Robey reviews ITV's new supernatural thriller Midwinter of the Spirit.

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Wed 23 Sep 2015 19:15
BBC Radio 4

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Chapters

  • Celts

    Duration: 05:02

  • Kiss Me Kate

    Duration: 08:43

  • Midwinter of the Spirit

    Duration: 04:30

  • Hilary Mantel

    Duration: 09:37

Celts: Art and Identity

Celts: Art and Identity
Celts: Art and Identity is showing at the British Museum from 24 September to 31 January 2016.

Hilary Mantel

Hilary Mantel
The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher by Hilary Mantel is broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Thursday 24 September at 3.30pm.

Kiss Me Kate

Kiss Me Kate
Kiss Me Kate is playing at the Leeds Grand Theatre until 31 October and then goes on tour.

Midwinter of the Spirit

Midwinter of the Spirit
Midwinter of the Spirit is broadcast on 23 September at 9.00pm on ITV.

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Presenter Kirsty Lang
Interviewed Guest David Charles Abell
Interviewed Guest Hilary Mantel
Interviewed Guest Tim Robey

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  • Wed 23 Sep 2015 19:15
    BBC Radio 4

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