Reading prison and Oscar Wilde, The Collection, Venice Film Festival, Bjork digital
Art inspired by Reading Gaol's most famous inmate, Oscar Wilde; Bjork goes digital at Somerset House; best of Venice Film Festival; and court-room drama on trial.
As it opens to the public for the first time, John Wilson visits Reading Prison, the location of a new project which sees artists respond to the work of the jail's most famous inmate, Oscar Wilde.
Created by Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives writer, Oliver Goldstick, The Collection is Amazon Prime Video's new series. Set in post-war Paris it combines family drama with haute couture. Daily Telegraph fashion editor, Lisa Armstrong, reviews.
Björk, famed for her experimental style, now opens a new exhibition of immersive virtual reality experiences set to her last album Vilnicura. It includes one film shot from inside the singer's mouth. We review with Kate Mossman.
With the Venice Film Festival in full swing across the continent Jason Solomons reports back on the films causing a stir.
The trial of Helen Titchner for attempted murder begins on Sunday's edition of The Archers. Over a week, the ins and outs of her relationship with abusive husband Rob will be played out in court. Will there be shock confessions, surprise witnesses, and legal spats? Crime writer and playwright, Denise Mina, describes the dilemmas of writing a court scene.
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Reading Prison
Duration: 08:49
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The Collection reviewed by Lisa Armstrong
Duration: 04:51
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Bjork Digital reviewed by Kate Mossman
Duration: 04:52
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Venice Film Festival reviewed by Jason Solomons
Duration: 04:22
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Court trials in popular culture
Duration: 04:37
Inside: Artists and Writers in Reading Prison

Original door to Oscar Wilde’s cell. Inside: Artists and Writers in Reading Prison is presented by Artangel.
Neil Bartlett reads De Profundis on 4 September 2016, 1200-1700
Image by Marcus J Leith courtesy of Artangel.
The Collection

Björk Digital

Björk Digital runs at Somerset House, London until 23 October 2016
Image credit: Santiago Felipe
Venice Film Festival
Trials in Popular Culture
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | John Wilson |
Interviewed Guest | Lisa Armstrong |
Interviewed Guest | Kate Mossman |
Interviewed Guest | Jason Solomons |
Interviewed Guest | Denise Mina |
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- Thu 1 Sep 2016 19:15BBC Radio 4 FM
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