Carlos Acosta, Basquiat and Sparks
Nikki Bedi is joined in the studio by Ekow Eshun and Professor Sarah Churchwell to cast a critical eye on the week's arts offerings. Sparks perform live in the studio.
Nikki Bedi is joined in the studio by writer and broadcaster Ekow Eshun, as well as Professor Sarah Churchwell from the University of London, to cast a critical eye on the week's arts offerings. Plus 'Street Artist' Bambi takes us on an out-of-hours tour of the new Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibition, while John Wilson meets up with Carlos Acosta and dancers from his new Cuban academy. And arch-popsters Sparks perform live in the studio.
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Edith Piaf (Said It Better Than Me)
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Nikki Bedi |
| Interviewed Guest | Ekow Eshun |
| Interviewed Guest | Sarah Churchwell |
| Interviewed Guest | Carlos Acosta |
| Participant | Bambi |
| Participant | John Wilson |
| Performer | Sparks |
| Series Producer | Martina Hall |
| Executive Producer | Tanya Hudson |
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