Sir Tim Rice, Alan Toyne, Sareeta Domingo, Penelope Wilton
Oscar-winning lyricist Sir Tim Rice is the man behind some of the world's most beloved musicals. From Evita to The Lion King, he's currently on tour bringing his own life story and hit-filled career to a stage near you. Novelist Sareeta Domingo joins Saturday Live. She faced her own life-altering plot-twist, when she was diagnosed with cancer. It proved to be more than a chapter to endure, it became a catalyst to re-examine who she is. And Alan Toyne joins the programme, a former zookeeper and now writer with a gorilla-sized love for primates. He discusses his passion for understanding them and what it is like to live with one. Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Huw Stephens
Producer: Lowri Morgan
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Gyles Brandreth, Lorna Tucker, Paul Lamb, Sophie Duker
The writer and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth discusses his love of words and language.Lorna Tucker is the fearless and celebrated filmmaker who rose from homelessness and a life of crime on the streets of Soho to Sundance glory.And Paul Lamb the wagon-living-hedge-laying wizard, who weaves living masterpieces from nature’s tangle, restoring ancient countryside hedgerows and keeping alive a vanishing ancient craft.Plus we have the Inheritance Tracks of the stand-up comedian and writer Sophie Duker.Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Huw Stephens
Producer: Gareth Nelson-DaviesAnd if you’ve been affected by any of the things discussed in our conversation...there's information, help and support available at bbc.co.uk/actionline
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Michael Morpurgo, Tricia Stewart, John Harris, Gina McKee
The author Michael Morpurgo, whose stories have enchanted children across the world...he’s now turned to non-fiction with a book for adults proving that the most magical storytellers have very real lives.
Journalist and writer John Harris is a music chronicler and critic of music and critic since the age of nineteen...music’s been a massive part of his life, and now more than ever as it’s worked a kind of magic his son James who has autism. She bared all to help a friend, Tricia Stewart is one of the original Calendar Girls who helped transform a cheeky fundraising idea into a global phenomenon. All that, plus we have the Inheritance Tracks of the BAFTA award winning actor, Gina McKee.Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Adrian Chiles
Producer: Catherine Powell
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Denise Lewis, Chris Chibnall, Shân Veillard-Thomas, Rachel Burden
Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
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Rebecca Front, Amber Butchart, Natalie Chandler, Christina Trevanion
The career of BAFTA winning actor and funny woman Rebecca Front spans the stage, screen and now podcasting - she brings her unique blend of irreverence and being a ‘bit of a Pollyanna’ to the studio.Natalie Chandler swapped her boots for the pen as a former professional rugby player who’s now tackling the world as a thriller writer – guided by her dreams and her ancestors. And a living example of her work, curator and historian of textiles, dress and design Amber Butchart is currently making a 'Splash' by focusing on a century of swimming and style.All that plus we drop the hammer on one of TVs best antique experts, Christina Trevanion, as she shares her Inheritance Tracks.Presenters: Niki Bedi and Jon Kay
Producer: Ben Mitchell
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