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Review: Self Esteem's album A Complicated Woman; RSC's Much Ado About Nothing; Julie Keeps Quiet tennis film

Tom reviews the highlights of the week, including Self Esteem's A Complicated Woman, tennis school film Julie Keeps Quiet and the RSC's football-inspired Much Ado About Nothing.

Journalist Siân Pattenden & critic Stephanie Merritt join Tom to discuss Self Esteem's third album A Complicated Woman, which features collaborations with Nadine Shah and Moonchild Sanelly. Ahead of the release, Self Esteem AKA Rebecca Lucy Taylor showcased the album by staging a five-night theatrical presentation at London's Duke of York theatre. Tom and guests also talk about the Belgian film Julie Keeps Quiet, where a star player at a top tennis school deals with the aftermath of her coach being suspended. And they review the RSC's Stratford-upon-Avon contemporary production of Much Ado about Nothing which is set in the world of elite football.

Plus, presenter Tom Service talks about the line up for the 2025 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms.

Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe
Producer: Claire Bartleet

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