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17/04/2014

Arts news, interviews and reviews. John Wilson talks to Martin Freeman about acting in sub-zero temperatures while filming the television version of cult Coen brothers film Fargo.

Martin Freeman, star of The Hobbit, talks about acting in sub zero temperatures for his latest role in the television adaptation of cult Coen brothers film Fargo. And from the snow to the stage: he discusses his next project - playing Richard III.

Singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini is a platinum selling artist who's now released his third album. He talks to John about his journey from 'New Shoes' to this darker, more serious work. He reveals the influence of his opera loving Italian grandfather on his career and performs for Front Row in the studio.

Glasgow artist Andy Scott talks about his largest creation yet- two giant horse heads based on the mythical Celtic creatures Kelpies. The sculptures, which are in Falkirk's new Helix park, are being unveiled and illuminated as part of an inaugural festival dedicated to conservationist John Muir.

The latest film from cult Swedish director Lukas Moodysson is a coming-of-age drama about three young girls in Stockholm in 1982. Klara, Bobo and Hedwig are ignored by their parents and seen as misfits by everyone else - so they decide to form a punk band.

Presenter: John Wilson
Producer: Nicola Holloway.

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30 minutes

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Thu 17 Apr 2014 19:15

Chapters

  • Martin Freeman

    Duration: 09:17

  • We Are the Best

    Duration: 03:58

  • Paolo Nutini

    Duration: 09:33

  • Kelpies at Night

    Duration: 05:13

Paolo Nutini

Paolo Nutini
Singer-songwriter is a platinum selling artist who's now released his third album. He talks to John about his journey from 'New Shoes' to this darker, more serious work.

Kelpies at Night

Kelpies at Night
Glasgow artist Andy Scott talks about his largest creation yet– two giant horse heads based on the mythical Celtic creatures . The sculptures, which are in Falkirk's new Helix park, are being unveiled and illuminated as part of an inaugural festival dedicated to conservationist John Muir.

Martin Freeman

Martin Freeman
Martin Freeman, star of The Hobbit, talks about acting in sub zero temperatures for his latest role in the television adaptation of cult Coen brothers film .

We Are the Best

The latest film from cult Swedish director Lukas Moodysson is a coming-of-age drama about three young girls in Stockholm in 1982.

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Role Contributor
Presenter John Wilson
Interviewed Guest Martin Freeman
Interviewed Guest Paolo Nutini
Interviewed Guest Andy Scott
Interviewed Guest Larushka Ivan-Zadeh
Producer Nicola Holloway

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  • Thu 17 Apr 2014 19:15

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