The South Bank Show

- Season 29

(2005)

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The world's leading violinist reaches 30 and embarks on a sabbatical year of self-discovery, re-visiting his roots in Siberia, recording the Beethoven Violin Concerto with his mentor Mstislav Rostropovich and commissioning a challenging Viola Concerto from Benjamin Yusupov that will also require him to study rock and jazz improvisation on the electric violin with the legendary Didier Lockwood, and finally dance tango on stage. A portrait of a restless master talent, at the height of his powers but still in development, searching for new dreams to realize.

In this exclusive 'South Bank Show' one of Britain's best loved playwrights and diarist agrees to talk candidly about his life, work and what inspires him. Filmed with specially shot monologues and pieces to camera.

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A look at Michael Winterbottom's new film, _Cock and Bull Story, A (2005)_.

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Profile of author PD James in which she discusses her fascination with death, why she writes mysteries and her love of the construction of detective fiction.

English singer Dusty Springfield's life and music are recalled by her colleagues and friends.

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