Freedom of Expression in the Arts
Samira Ahmed explores free expression in the arts and where its limits should lie.
Front Row looks at freedom of expression in the arts. From rows about cancel culture to allegations of censorship and the charge that the arts has become 'woke', we explore what is happening.
Samira is joined by art curator, Ekow Eshun, novelist Philip Hensher, poet and author of Hounded, Jenny Lindsay and theatre critic Kate Maltby, who sits on the board of the campaign group Index On Censorship.
We hear from David Austin, British Board of Film Classification Chief Exec, about how sex and violence are classified for modern audiences.
And Shakespeares Globe Artistic Director Michelle Terry discusses her production of Richard III, which ignited a row over casting.
Presenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Timothy Prosser
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- Mon 31 Mar 2025 19:15ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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