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WEDNESDAY 7 JANUARY
Presented by Francine Stock
BLACK AND WHITE
In 1950s Australia an Aboriginal fairground worker is accused of raping and murdering a young girl. In a courtroom drama based on a true story, Robert Carlyle defends the accused against powerful prosecutor Charles Dance. Film critic Nigel Andrews reviews Black and White.
Black And White is released in UK cinemas on Friday 9 January, certificate 15
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ROBERT IRWIN
As Spain becomes the most visited country by British tourists, author Robert Irwin joins Francine to talk about his latest book The Alhambra.
The Alhambra (Wonders of the World) by Robert Irwin is published by Profile Books ISBN 1861974124
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TRIBUTE TO JOAN AIKEN
Front Row pays tribute to children's author Joan Aiken who has died aged 79.
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MAKING A MOUNTAIN
Two new productions, Geneva at the Newcastle Playhouse and 8000 Metres at Tramway in Glasgow must convince their audiences that the action takes place thousands of feet up a mountainside. So, how do you put a mountain on a stage? Front Row explores.
Geneva is at the Newcastle Playhouse until 17 January and 8000 Metres is at Tramway, Glasgow 24 Januray, 27 - 31 January and 3 - 7 February
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SERIAL KILLER THRILLERS
Matthew Pearl's recently published book The Dante Club revolves round a series of murders which occur in a form stolen directly from Dante's Inferno. Crime writer Mark Billingham investigates how authors structure their serial killer thrillers.
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The Dante Club by Matthew Pearl is published by Vintage ISBN 0099465981
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