David Attenborough on painter John Craxton, Wonder Wheel, #MeToo poetry anthology
Arts news, interviews and reviews. David Attenborough reveals why he loves the work of painter John Craxton and a new anthology of #MeToo poetry.
David Attenborough talks about the art of his friend the painter John Craxton as a new exhibition Charmed Lives in Greece opens at the British Museum.
Deborah Alma has edited #MeToo, an anthology of poetry by women, rallying against sexual assault and harassment. She is joined by poet and human rights lawyer Mona Arshi to discuss poetry as activism.
Woody Allen's film Wonder Wheel is released this week. In the light of renewed allegations of sexual assault from his adopted daughter, Anna Smith reviews the film and considers Allen's reputation in Hollywood.
Presenter: John Wilson
Producer: Julian May.
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Sir David Attenborough
Duration: 11:59
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Wonder Wheel
Duration: 05:47
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#MeToo
Duration: 10:31
Charmed Lives in Greece
John
Craxton Still Life with
Three
Sailors, 1980-85.
Tempera on
canvas. Private Collection, UK. ©2018 Craxton Estate/DACS
Charmed Lives in Greece at the British Museum until 15 July
Admission free
Wonder Wheel
Photo credit: Warner Bros
Wonder Wheel is on in most cinemas from Fri 9 Mar, cert 12A
Poetry
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | John Wilson |
| Interviewed Guest | David Attenborough |
| Interviewed Guest | Deborah Alma |
| Interviewed Guest | Mona Arshi |
| Interviewed Guest | Anna Smith |
| Producer | Julian May |
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- Wed 7 Mar 2018 19:15BBC Radio 4
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