Comedian Russell Howard; the art of Norman Rockwell
With John Wilson. Featuring an interview with comedian Russell Howard, a re-assessment of the American illustrator Norman Rockwell and a review of the film Tron:Legacy.
With John Wilson.
John talks to comedian Russell Howard, who describes the pressures of stadium gigs, explains how his ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Three Good News team see themselves as the topical comedy version of The A-Team, and reveals how tragedy inspired him to pursue a career in stand-up.
The illustrator Norman Rockwell, renowned for his magazine covers and depictions of everyday American life, divided critics during his lifetime, with some suggesting that he wasn't a true artist. As a new exhibition opens in Britain, novelist Tracy Chevalier re-assesses Rockwell's work and career.
Tron: Legacy reaches British cinemas this week, the sequel to the 1982 film which was considered ground-breaking at the time due to its use of what was, in those days, cutting-edge, computer-generated visuals. Science-fiction expert Professor Roger Luckhurst reviews
And with Front Row's latest guide for anyone attempting Christmas shopping, Julia Eccleshare, Children's Books Editor of The Guardian, chooses a selection of titles for older children.
Producer Rebecca Nicholson.
Last on
Chapters
-
Norman Rockwell
Novelist Tracy Chevalier re-assesses the work and career of illustrator Norman Rockwell, renowned for his magazine covers and depictions of everyday American life.
Duration: 06:16
Russell Howard
John talks to comedian Russell Howard who reveals how tragedy inspired him to pursue a career in stand-up.
Duration: 09:09
Tron: Legacy review
Tron: Legacy reaches British cinemas this week, the sequel to the 1982 film which was considered ground-breaking at the time due to its use of computer-generated visuals.
Duration: 06:30
Books for older children
Julia Eccleshare, Children's Books Editor of The Guardian, chooses a selection of titles for older children.
Duration: 06:00
Broadcast
- Tue 14 Dec 2010 19:15ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Arts Digital
The best of British culture live and on demand.
Podcast
-
Front Row
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music