‘HUMZA HITS THE INDEPENDENCE STAGE’, ‘LABOUR RESHUFFLE’ AND ‘CAN SPORT RESCUE A CRUMBLING UK’ / WITH RUTH WISHART AND PADDY DUFFY
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At the end of the show a question from Roger Hyam Recommendations: Eamonn: Hatton, Sky Compelling Sky Original documentary painting an intimate portrait of Ricky Hatton, charting the ex-British boxer’s journey from an estate in Manchester to the bright lights of Las Vegas. Available on Sky and Now TV Ruth : David Hockney, Sky An intimate portrait of David Hockney, featuring interviews with the artist - one of Britain’s most beloved painters - in London and Normandy, and exclusive new footage of a master at work. Available on Sky and Now TV Grand Old Opera House Hotel When Aaron joins the Grand Old Opera House hotel’s ramshackle team he’s faced with volatile guests, apathetic staff, and inept management. Not to mention the rumour of a pair of singing ghosts haunting the corridors. He and his colleague Jay, an operatic anorak, are drawn inexorably together by strange music floating through the hotel. A heart-filling ensemble comedy from Olivier Award-winning writer Isobel McArthur (Pride and Prejudice* Sort Of, Kidnapped) A story of art bringing us together in hopeless circumstances, to the tune of some of the most popular opera songs ever written. Showing soon at the Dundee Rep Paddy: The Great, Channel 4 + Lionsgate The Great is a satirical, comedic drama - based on the occasional historical fact - about the rise of Catherine the Great from outsider to the longest reigning female ruler in Russia's history. A very modern story about the past. Available on Lionsgate +
