About this programme

Lauren Laverne meets legendary drummer Tony Allen, one of the pioneers of Afrobeat music, to discuss his career and how his work has influenced many artists from James Brown to Brian Eno. Plus, Mark Kermode gives his verdict on new Batman film The Dark Knight, starring Christian Bale and Heath Ledger, and Primal Scream perform in the studio. The Culture Show Uncut can be seen on Thursday at 11.20pm.