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The Arts Hour

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BBC World Service
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Dakota Johnson
Oscar-Winning Actor Jamie Lee Curtis
Julio Torres
Asher Tala
Murtada Elfadl
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Gregory Porter
Orlando Bloom
Boxing Movies
Zadie Smith
Margaret Atwood

The best global arts coverage from across the BBC.

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Latest Episodes

British actor Kristin Scott Thomas, star of the English Patient and Four Weddings and a Funeral, reveals the personal story behind her directorial debut film, My Mother’s Wedding.

Nikki Bedi is joined by critic Larushka Ivan-Zadeh to discuss My Mot... more

Nikki Bedi meets international bestselling author Tayari Jones whose award-winning novel ‘An American Marriage’ was chosen by Oprah Winfrey for her Book Club and was championed by former US President Barack Obama. As an important contemporary voice i... more

Nikki Bedi interviews artist, composer and producer, Bishi, about composing the film score for Maya: The Birth of a Superhero, and critic Alexandra Steinacker-Clark joins the reflection on this week’s cultural highlights.

Sandra Oh, star of Killing ... more

Nikki Bedi speaks to the Spanish director of Romeria, Carla Simon. Plus Zakia Sewell – broadcaster and author of new book Finding Albion – joins to discuss the week’s cultural highlights:

American country music star Kacey Musgraves on her new album more

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Recent Guests

Sandra Oh
Actress known for Killing Eve and Grey's Anatomy
Actor
Episode: Sandra Oh, star of Killing Eve and Grey’s Anatomy
Damiano Michieletto
Film/theatre director
Director
Episode: Sandra Oh, star of Killing Eve and Grey’s Anatomy
Laurie Anderson
Multidisciplinary artist, musician, and filmmaker
Artist
Episode: Sandra Oh, star of Killing Eve and Grey’s Anatomy
Bob Odenkirk
Actor and writer (Better Call Saul, Nobody)
Actor/Producer
Episode: Sandra Oh, star of Killing Eve and Grey’s Anatomy
Alexandra Steinacker-Clark
Cultural critic, art historian, curator
Critic/Curator
Episode: Sandra Oh, star of Killing Eve and Grey’s Anatomy
Carla Simon
Spanish director of Romeria
Independent film director
Episode: Carla Simon
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Oscar-winning Mexican director of Birdman, The Revenant, Amores Perros
Independent filmmaker
Episode: Film-maker Alejandro González Iñárritu
Lena Dunham
American actor, writer, director and creator of Girls
Entertainment
Episode: Film-maker Alejandro González Iñárritu
Maryam Touzani
Moroccan filmmaker known for Calle Malaga
Filmmaker
Episode: Film-maker Alejandro González Iñárritu

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Nikki Bedi
Host of The Arts Hour from the BBC World Service

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Reggae artist Protoje
Q: What parts of yourself are you revealing on this album that listeners may not have met yet?
Protoje explains that this project is more personal, with a focus on emotional honesty, vulnerability, and empathy, while still rooted in reggae. He emphasizes expressing his true feelings and evolving as an artist who engages with world issues in a personal way.
Sandra Oh, star of Killing Eve and Grey’s Anatomy
Q: What role does music play in storytelling for Bishi and Laur ie Anderson?
Music is treated as a narrative engine, capable of conveying emotion and political subtext across disciplines, from theatre scores to multimedia performance.
Sandra Oh, star of Killing Eve and Grey’s Anatomy
Q: How does Damiano Michieletto approach adapting classical material for modern audiences?
He emphasizes gender-swapped casting and contemporary directorial choices that keep the core of Molière's themes while making them resonate with today's audiences.
Croatian actor Slavko Sobin
Q: What resonated with you about the film Surviving Earth and your preparation for Vlad?
Sobín explains that inhabiting Vlad required honoring the director's intimate portrayal of a real person, developing a telepathic connection with the director, and balancing intense emotion with subtler, human moments.
Film-maker Alejandro González Iñárritu
Q: What drew you to the idea of immersive storytelling like Carne y Arena?
I wanted to put the audience inside the experience of migrants, to feel rather than just observe, and to remind ourselves of the human dimension behind statistics.

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This arts-and-culture program spotlights a wide array of creators—from bestselling authors and acclaimed filmmakers to celebrated actors and cultural critics. Episodes center on storytelling, film and theatre, visual arts, and music, often weaving in conversations about adaptation, memory, diaspora, and ethical storytelling. The show typically features high-profile guests discussing their latest projects or cultural perspectives, peppered with critical insight from on-air hosts. A standout strength is its ability to blend in-depth interviews with broader cultural context, offering listeners a panoramic view of global arts and the creative process across genres and regions.

Noteworthy by design are the long-form conversations with leading a... more

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1. Sandra Oh
2. Damiano Michieletto
3. Laurie Anderson
4. Bob Odenkirk
5. Alexandra Steinacker-Clark
6. Carla Simon
7. Alejandro González Iñárritu
8. Lena Dunham

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