2 May 2016
Episode 238
30 minutes
As we approach summer we summon some cultural experts to find out what films are worth missing a bit of sunshine for, what music we should soundtrack our holidays to and which exhibitions we should be wandering. Ossian Ward, head of content at the Lisson Gallery, broadcaster and DJ Nick Luscombe, and film critic Karen Krizanovich take up the conversation with Robert Bound. Plus: we preview this year’s Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona.
2 May 2016
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