- Radio Times
- Review by:
- David Butcher
Remember playwright Edward Bond? If not, it’s probably because his works are seldom staged nowadays, but he was once at the forefront of radical theatre, his most famous play being Saved — famous not least for a shocking scene where south-London youths stone a baby to death.
Now, as the play is revived for the first time in 25 years, critic Michael Collins looks at representations of the working class on stage. It’s one item in a rich mix: Andrew Graham-Dixon meets Grayson Perry; Simon Armitage marks National Poetry Day; and Mark Kermode discusses the screen version of We Need to Talk about Kevin with its director, Lynne Ramsay.
About this programme
Mark Kermode is joined by director Lynne Ramsay, who discusses her latest film We Need to Talk About Kevin, and there is a look at the work of artist Gerhard Richter. Andrew Graham-Dixon meets ceramicist Grayson Perry, Simon Armitage marks National Poetry Day and choreographer Akram Khan reflects on his new dance work. Critic Michael Collins explores portrayals of the working class on stage.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Presenter
- Andrew Graham-Dixon
- Presenter
- Simon Armitage
- Presenter
- Clemency Burton-Hill
- Presenter
- Mark Kermode
- Presenter
- Michael Collins
- Guest
- Akram Khan
- Guest
- Lynne Ramsay
- Guest
- Grayson Perry
Crew
- Editor
- Janet Lee
- Series Producer
- Pauline Law
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