Front Row - Review: Mike Leigh's Hard Truths, Inside No. 9 on stage, film Saturday Night

Review: Mike Leigh's Hard Truths, Inside No. 9 on stage, film Saturday Night

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Tom Sutcliffe is joined by writer Dreda Say Mitchell and critic Scott Bryan to assess the week's cultural releases, including a new stage version of the hit TV series Inside Number 9.

They've also been watching Mike Leigh's first film in 6 years, Hard Truths, which has reunited him with Marianne Jean-Baptiste who was nominated for an Oscar in his hit film Secrets and Lies.

Finally they review Saturday Night, the new film about the beginnings of the cult TV series Saturday Night Live which launched the careers of many comedians including Tina Fey.

Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe
Producer: Claire Bartleet

Published on Friday, 31st January 2025.

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