Front Row - Wes Anderson on Asteroid City, Bob Stanley on his biography of the Bee Gees
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Wes Anderson, known for his quirky storylines and individual aesthetic, talks about his latest film Asteroid City. Set in 1955, at a science competition in the middle of the desert, it follows a cast of characters who are thrown into close contact when an alien appears. Wes Anderson discusses his fascination with America in the 1950s and working with his high profile cast, including Scarlett Johansson and Tom Hanks.
The Bee Gees were megastars across four decades, but to musician and music journalist Bob Stanley, they remain critically underrated. In his new biography, Bee Gees: Children of the World, Stanley argues that the Gibb brothers were far more influential than they’ve been given credit for since they emerged in the 1960s. He joins Samira to discuss their rise, endless reinvention and why he believes they should be reclaimed.
Stephen Smith reports on the opening up of Pompeii's treasures at the Naples Museum of Archaeology.
Presenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Corinna Jones
Published on Monday, 26th June 2023.
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