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Review Show: Douglas Stuart's John of John and Cannes Film Festival
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- Front Row
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- May 21, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2547
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Summary
Samira Ahmed is joined by writer Matt Cain and critic Suzi Feay to review: Booker Prize-winning author of Shuggie Bain, Douglas Stuart's new novel John of John, set on the Isle of Harris. New series The Boroughs, which stars Alfred Molina and Geena Davis in a retirement community, executive produced by Stranger Things' Duffer Brothers. And Holy Pop!, a new exhibition at Somerset House in London that celebrates fandom. Also, film critic Tim Robey joins Samira from the Cannes Film Festival to talk through some of his highlights. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Lucy Collingwood