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Lady Antonia Fraser Apr 17, 2015

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This week Rob is joined by the historian and crime novelist, Lady Antonia Fraser. She tells him about her conversion to Catholicism, what it was like to have her work read by her late husband, Harold Pinter, and her experience of playing Bridge with Mitsuko Uchida, including music by Byrd, Beethoven and Adams.

Charles Dance Apr 10, 2015

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Rob's joined by the stage and screen actor, Charles Dance, who talks about his involvement with Game of Thrones and chooses music by Mendelssohn, Wagner and Bach.

Declan Donnellan Apr 03, 2015

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Film and stage director Declan Donnellan shares some of his favourite pieces of classic music, including works by Mozart, Field and Sondheim.

Geraldine James Mar 27, 2015

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Rob's guest this week is the celebrated screen and stage actress, Gerladine James. She chooses music including Ives' Holidays Symphony, Wagner's Das Rheingold and Bach played by Pablo Casals.

Bonnie Greer Mar 20, 2015

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Rob's joined by the playwright, novelist and critic Bonnie Greer, who talks about her career and chooses some American classics (Copland, Barber, Adams) as well music by Vaughan Williams and Bach.

Julia Sawalha Mar 13, 2015

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Sarah's guest this week is the actress Julia Sawalha, who picks out some great music classics, and talks about her many acting roles, including Saffy in Absolutely Fabulous.

Erica Jong Mar 06, 2015

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Author and teacher Erica Jong shares favourite music choices and talks about her work, including her first novel 'Fear of Flying', a feminist classic.

Sir Richard Stilgoe Feb 27, 2015

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Sir Richard Stilgoe joins Rob Cowan to share his musical choices and discuss his diverse and illustrious career in the world of music, comedy and beyond!

Stella Rimington Feb 20, 2015

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Former Director General of MI5 Dame Stella Rimington recalls moments from her career, such as meeting the KGB for the first time, and chooses favourite music including a recording of 'Land of Hope and Glory' from 1930, conducted by Elgar.

Jenny Agutter Feb 13, 2015

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Jenny Agutter shares insights about her acting career, from The Railway Children to Call the Midwife, and chooses some favourite music including works by Ravel, Brahms and Vaughan Williams.

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