Nicola Benedetti

Aug 29, 2020 · 1h 25m 10s
Nicola Benedetti
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Richard Coles and Angela Scanlon are joined by Nicola Benedetti. The violinist started the year winning her first Grammy and during lockdown she’s been inspiring thousands of people virtually, as...

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Richard Coles and Angela Scanlon are joined by Nicola Benedetti. The violinist started the year winning her first Grammy and during lockdown she’s been inspiring thousands of people virtually, as well as indulging her passion for cooking. Actor Mark Williams reflects on his extraordinary career, as The Fast Show celebrates over 25 years since its first broadcast. Lucy Chapman's CV includes pop-punk musician, cabaret performer, librarian and now trainee barrister. She talks about her path to law and the impact of a recent ADHD diagnosis. Jonathan Slaght explains why he's devoting his life to saving the Blakiston’s fish owl.

Actor, writer and director Zawe Ashton chooses her Inheritance Tracks: Crazy Love Vol II by Paul Simon and Don’t Touch My Hair by Solange featuring Sampha.

Nicola Benedetti’s Elgar album is out now. She is performing at BBC Proms on Thursday 3rd September, at Snape Maltings Concert Hall on the 4th September, and has an online Philharmonia Session on Thursday 17 September 2020.

At 9pm tonight UKTV will be airing a two-hour special to celebrate The Fast Show.

Zawe Ashton's book Character Breakdown is out now.

Owls of the Eastern Ice - A Quest to Find and Save the World’s Largest Owl by Jonathan Slaght, is out now.

Producer: Claire Bartleet
Editor: Richard Hooper
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