Ian McKellen, Monet's garden, Louis de Bernieres
John Wilson talks to Ian McKellen about his film of Richard III as the BFI launches its Shakespeare on Film season. Plus Monet's garden paintings on show at the Royal Academy.
Sir Ian McKellen talks to John Wilson about his film version of Richard III, as the British Film Institute launches its huge Shakespeare on Film Season.
John explores the Royal Academy's new exhibition Painting the Garden: Monet to Matisse, with garden designer Dan Pearson.
Louis de Bernieres discusses his latest collection of poetry, Of Love and Desire, which takes inspiration from Ancient Greece and the Middle East.
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Independent Venue Week
Duration: 03:26
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Ian McKellen
Duration: 07:47
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Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse
Duration: 09:20
Sir Ian McKellen: BFI Shakespeare on Film
Duration: 08:07
Independent Venue Week
Duration: 03:27
Louis de Berni猫res
Duration: 06:48
Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse
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is running at the Royal Academy in London from 30 January to 20 April.
Image:聽Claude Monet, Nymph茅as (Waterlilies), 1914-15. Photo Credit:聽Photo 漏 Portland Art Museum, Portland, Oregon
Shakespeare on Film
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The season is running at the BFI Southbank in London from 31 March to 31 May. Richard III, starring Sir Ian McKellen, will be on 28 April.
Photo: Sir Ian McKellen modelling his Macbeth tie
Independent Venue Week
is running across the UK from today until Friday 29 January.Of Love and Desire by Louis de Berni猫res
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by Louis de Berni猫res is available from 28 January, published by Harvill Secker.
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Role Contributor Presenter John Wilson Interviewed Guest Ian McKellen Interviewed Guest Dan Pearson Interviewed Guest Louis de Bernieres Broadcast
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