Smokey Robinson; Lenny Henry; Before I Go to Sleep; Secrets
Arts news. John Wilson talks to Motown singer Smokey Robinson, plus Lenny Henry on his new theatre show, the film of Before I Go to Sleep reviewed, and new 成人论坛1 drama Secrets.
With John Wilson.
Smokey Robinson (Tracks of My Tears, Being With You, Tears of a Clown) was once pronounced by Bob Dylan as America's greatest living poet. Smokey talks to John about his new CD of duets with Elton John, Mary J Blige and Jessie J.
Before I Go to Sleep was a huge bestseller as a novel in 2011. The film adaptation opens this week with Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman and Mark Strong. Sarah Dunant reviews.
Lenny Henry talks about bringing Radio 4 sitcom Rudy's Rare Records to the stage in Birmingham, as well as discussing his career, music and father-son relationships.
Plus, Boyd Hilton reviews The Secrets, 成人论坛1's new series of stand-alone dramas by new writers starring Olivia Colman and Alison Steadman amongst others.
Presenter : John Wilson
Producer : Dymphna Flynn.
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Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson talks to John about his new album of duets
Duration: 10:33
Before I Go To Sleep
Sarah Dunant reviews the film Before I Go To Sleep
Duration: 04:31
Lenny Henry
Lenny Henry talks about bringing Radio 4 sitcom Rudy's Rare Records to the stage
Duration: 07:52
The Secrets
Boyd Hilton reviews The Secrets, 成人论坛1's new series of stand-alone dramas
Duration: 04:56
Smokey Robinson
Smokey & Friends the new album by is released on Monday 8 September 2014.听 He will be performing at the Eventim Apollo, London on Sunday 23 November 2014 and is touring around the听USA, please see his .
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Image: Paul Weller, Smokey Robinson & John Wilson
Paul Weller came to the Front Row studio to听meet one of his musical idols
Before I Go To Sleep
is released in UK cinemas on Friday 5 September 2014, certificate 15.
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Image: Nicole Kidman (Christine Lucas) in Before I Go To Sleep
Lenny Henry
Rudy鈥檚 Rare Records, starring and written by Danny Robins, is on at the from Thursday 4 September until Monday 22 September 2014 and then on at the , London from Wednesday 24 September until Sunday 5 October 2014.
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Image: Joivan Wade (Richie), Lenny Henry (Adam) & Larrington Walker (Rudy) in Rudy's Rare Records.听听 Image Credit: Nobby Clark
The Secrets
, a new drama series starts听on听Sunday 7 September 2014 at 22:40 on .Credits
Role Contributor Presenter John Wilson Interviewed Guest Smokey Robinson Interviewed Guest Sarah Dunant Interviewed Guest Lenny Henry Interviewed Guest Boyd Hilton Producer Dymphna Flynn Broadcast
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