We find out about ‘Oscar’, a ballet based on the life and work of Oscar Wilde. Plus: artist Sophie Matisse tells us about designing chess sets, and writer and translator Bruna Dantas Lobato discusses her new book, ‘Blue Light Hours’. 

We find out about ‘Oscar’, a ballet based on the life and work of Oscar Wilde. Plus: artist Sophie Matisse tells us about designing chess sets, and writer and translator Bruna Dantas Lobato discusses her new book, ‘Blue Light Hours’.

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A new ballet based on the life and writing of Oscar Wilde

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We share highlights from this year's programme, including interviews with the likes of Hans Zimmer and Maggi Hambling, and a very special session with folk duo The Staves.

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Georgie Rogers and Will Hodgkinson join Robert Bound in the studio for our annual review of the season&rsquo;s best festive music releases, including albums and singles from Orville Peck, Kelly Clarkson and Jimmy Fallon.&nbsp;

A new ballet based on the life and writing of Oscar Wilde

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