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Arts blog

Our arts bloggers comment on the latest culture and entertainment in Wales: film and cinema, exhibitions, books and literature, comedy, television, events, festivals and more.

Gary Slaymaker

Films of the decade: part 2

So, I'd just finished singing the praises of Spanish horror flick [REC] ... more

By: Gary Slaymaker

Books and literature

Dylan Thomas

Dylan Thomas

Explore the life and times of one of Wales' best-known writers.

Comedy

Terry Jones

Terry Jones

The former Python who's turned his hand to writing, directing and acting.

Film and cinema

Richard Burton

Richard Burton

A titan of 20th century cinema, equally known for his turbulent private life.

TV & Radio Programmes

  1. The Mystic Nativity is a vision of maternal love, but the painting has a dark side too. (R)
  2. Amman soundscape project; AS Byatt; The Fluid Piano.
  3. Mark D'Arcy is joined by Patrick Mercer MP, Liam Halligan and Baroness D'Souza.
  4. Mark D'Arcy talks to Ann Treneman about her book, Annus Horribilis.
  1. 7 days left to listen
    Paul Morley explores the movie career and overlooked film music of Elvis Presley.
  2. 7 days left to listen
    Paul Gambaccini tells the story of the pioneering DJ who helped to launch Elvis' career.
  3. Available to listen
    Amman soundscape project; AS Byatt; The Fluid Piano.
  4. 7 days left to listen
    Jack McLaughlin talks to singer Maggie Bell, who was one of the Kinning Park Ramblers.

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