Sonia Boyce, Cellist Laura van der Heijden, the Oscars

Published: March 28, 2022, 8 p.m.

Artist Sonia Boyce discusses her new video work, the product of being embedded with social services in Barking and Dagenham, which addresses domestic violence. She also reveals her process as she prepares to represent the UK at the Venice Biennale.

After a dramatic Oscars ceremony, film critics Anna Smith and Tim Robey join us to discuss the Academy Award winning films, the success enjoyed by British contenders, and the slap that was heard around the world.

BBC Young Musician Winner Laura van der Heijden is in the studio to talk about her new album with pianist J\xe2ms Coleman. Called Poh\xe1dka, it explores the rich folk melodies of Jan\xe1\u010dek, Kod\xe1ly and Dvo\u0159\xe1k. Laura's debut album won BBC\u2019s Newcomer of the Year award and BBC Music Magazine just awarded it 5 stars, saying: \u201cThese performers bring sonorous depth and mystery.\u201d Laura and J\xe2ms perform Dvo\u0159\xe1k\u2019s \u201cSongs My Mother Taught Me\u201d live in the studio.

Presenter: Samira Ahmed\nProducer: Jodie Keane

Image credit: Anne Purkiss