Front Row - Review Show: Douglas Stuart's John of John and Cannes Film Festival
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Samira Ahmed is joined by writer Matt Cain and critic Suzi Feay to review:
Booker Prize-winning author of Shuggie Bain, Douglas Stuart's new novel John of John, set on the Isle of Harris.
New series The Boroughs, which stars Alfred Molina and Geena Davis in a retirement community, executive produced by Stranger Things' Duffer Brothers.
And Holy Pop!, a new exhibition at Somerset House in London that celebrates fandom.
Also, film critic Tim Robey joins Samira from the Cannes Film Festival to talk through some of his highlights.
Presenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Lucy Collingwood
Published on Thursday, 21st May 2026.
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