Arts Club with Will Gompertz

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The Best British Song Ever, Russell Crowe’s Auction and Art On Tour

Will Gompertz is joined by comedians Paul Sinha, Sindhu Vee and Athena Kugblenu to discuss all things arty including: what is the greatest British song of all time, are there any bargains at Russell Crowe’s divorce auction, and which works of art need to go on tour. Plus this wee ... Show more

. 38min 55sec

The Fourth Plinth, Fakes, Woody Allen and John Lennon.

Will Gompertz is joined by singer/songwriter Frank Turner, comedian Jess Fostekew and Ed Vaizey MP to discuss this week’s Arts news, including what should go on the Fourth Plinth, would you buy a fake and what’s the problem with performing in Switzerland? Plus will The Palace of ... Show more

. 50min 11sec

Nudity, Bond, Tarantino and Jonny Depp

Will Gompertz is joined by comedians Darren Harriott and Ed Night plus journalist Keiren Yates to discuss everything ‘arty’ from the news.This week, would you go to an art exhibition naked? Is it time to get rid of James Bond? Plus, are Quentin Tarantino and Jonny Depp both over ... Show more

. 28min 40sec

Awards Shows, the NME, and TV shows for the Obamas

Will Gompertz is joined by comedians James Acaster and Athena Kugblenu, plus writer Alan Connor to take a look at the latest arts news. This week: how can we make Awards ceremonies exciting? Will anyone miss the print version of the NME? What will an Obamas TV show look like? And ... Show more

. 39min 24sec

Picasso, The Oscars, Rothko, Frieze Art Fair and the perils of language

In a special edition of ’Will Gompertz’s Arts Club’, Will is joined by comedians Tony Law and Sindhu Vee plus journalist and broadcaster Kieran Yates for a sneak peek at the new Picasso exhibition at Tate Modern. Plus whether the Oscars were boring, when not to use the word ‘hyst ... Show more

. 38min 13sec