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A once-in-a-lifetime discovery, documented on film... Tony Curr is joined by filmmaker Karl Taylor, skipper and veteran wreck-hunter Richard Keen and camera operator Peter Frankland to talk about the making of a new documentary which tells the story of a unique WW1 naval battle and the search for the two vessels lost near to the Channel Islands.
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This month with Simon De La Rue and Shaun Shackleton, we hear from artist Olympia McEwan as her new public art project ‘7 Women’ goes on display at the Royal Court, Simon talks through his own theatrical project as he makes his directorial debut with ‘Fool for Love’ at the Fermain Tavern, plus they look back at the best of the last few weeks, including Art for Guernsey’s latest show, Cheshire Dramatic Arts’ production of ‘Six’, and Nessi Gomes’ new single.
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This month with Simon De La Rue and Shaun Shackleton, we hear from the cast and crew of Guernsey-made film Last Flamingo of the Red Summer Sunset, which has just premiered at the Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square, and we find out why the programme at the Mallard Cinema is looking increasingly eclectic.
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Simon De La Rue and Shaun Shackleton pick out their highlights of the last 12 months across music, theatre, film, and more, plus Tony Curr catches up with Art for Guernsey founder David Ummels to reflect on the impact of its high-profile Renoir exhibition and look ahead to what’s in store in 2024.
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On our final episode of 2023, Simon De La Rue speaks to Charlie Hodder from the St Peter Port Sketch Club, heads to JB Parker's to meet the young Guerns behind the Night Voices poetry project, and catches up with Russ Fossey about the final two parts of Guernsey Arts' 10-year plan — and his own musical motivations.
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Simon De La Rue speaks to Guernsey's foremost classical musician David Le Page, who began learning to play the violin at age seven and his since forged a diverse career as a performer, composer, producer, and arranger, about his achievements, ambitions, and inspirations.
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