
Darcey Bussell, Philip Pullman, Armando Iannucci and Ghostpoet
Darcey Bussell celebrates her mentor choreographer Kenneth MacMillan, Stig Abell talks to author Philip Pullman, Armando Iannucci is on the sofa and Ghostpoet performs live.
Presenter Nikki Bedi and studio guests cast a critical eye on the arts. Ballerina Darcey Bussell celebrates the legacy of her mentor, British dancer and principal choreographer of the Royal Ballet in London, Kenneth MacMillan. Stig Abell meets author Philip Pullman to talk about "La Belle Sauvage" the first volume of his much-anticipated "Book of Dust" trilogy. Writer Armando Iannucci talks about directing the darkly comic movie "The Death of Stalin" and Ghostpoet performs Immigrant Boogie in the studio, from his album "Dark Days and Canapes", which addresses crossing borders and the search for a better life.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Nikki Bedi |
| Presenter | Stig Abell |
| Interviewed Guest | Darcey Bussell |
| Interviewed Guest | Philip Pullman |
| Interviewed Guest | Armando Iannucci |
| Performer | Ghostpoet |
| Series Producer | Martina Hall |
| Executive Producer | Tanya Hudson |
Broadcasts
- Sat 6 Jan 201817:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Sat 6 Jan 201822:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Sun 7 Jan 201804:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Sun 7 Jan 201810:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Thu 11 Jan 201810:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Fri 12 Jan 201809:00GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD