Front Row - Sean Baker, The Shires, Kaveh Akbar

Sean Baker, The Shires, Kaveh Akbar

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Director Sean Baker discusses his new film Red Rocket that was nominated for the Palme D’Or - the top prize at Cannes.

The Iranian-American poet Kaveh Akbar discusses his new poetry collection, The Pilgrim Bell, and his fascination with the English metaphysical poet, John Donne.

Ahead of the release of their new album ’10 Year Plan’ British country stars The Shires discuss song-writing and going back on the road, plus they perform two new tracks live in the studio including their latest single ‘I See Stars'.

Presenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Jodie Keane

Published on Monday, 7th March 2022.

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