The Arts Hour
The Arts Hour brings together the best global arts coverage from across the BBC, featuring interviews and discussions on film, music, theatre, and visual arts from around the world.
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Hugh Jackman on his film The Death of Robin Hood
Nikki Bedi speaks to German director Joscha Bongard about his film, Babystar and discusses this week’s cultural highlights with critic Larushka Ivan-Zadeh:Australian movie star Hugh Jackman on starring in his latest film, The Death of Robin Hood, a gritty incarnation of the well-known folklore hero Japanese British Nobel Prize winning novelist Kazuo Ishiguro on what makes a good train filmNew Zeal
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman
Nikki Bedi and Rhianna Dhillon chat about the week’s big film release, Practical Magic 2 – is it bewitching or cursed?Plus, Indian dancer Radhe Jaggi joins to discuss the enchanting art of Bharatanatyam.We also hear from Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman about turning her hugely popular comics into a smash Netflix series.Actor Dominic Sessa talks about playing a young Anthony Bourdain in the movie
The Arts Hour. Indian comedian Kanan Gill
Nikki Bedi’s interview guest, Kanan Gill, is one of the biggest comedians to come out of India. He talks about his global tour with the show, Not This Again, and critic Bidisha joins them in conversation about other cultural highlights of the weekDirector Ridley Scott on his dystopian western film, The Dog StarsFrench pianist sisters, Katia and Marielle Labèque, on 55 years of performing togetherT
Coming soon: The Arts Hour podcast
Nikki Bedi introduces the Arts Hour podcast. Your weekly cultural companion, featuring guests and opinions on what's happening in art, theatre, film, TV, music and more. Find us at bbc.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
