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Review: Self Esteem's album A Complicated Woman; RSC's Much Ado About Nothing; Julie Keeps Quiet tennis film

Tom reviews the highlights of the week, including Self Esteem's A Complicated Woman, tennis school film Julie Keeps Quiet and the RSC's football-inspired Much Ado About Nothing.

Journalist Siân Pattenden & critic Stephanie Merritt join Tom to discuss Self Esteem's third album A Complicated Woman, which features collaborations with Nadine Shah and Moonchild Sanelly. Ahead of the release, Self Esteem AKA Rebecca Lucy Taylor showcased the album by staging a five-night theatrical presentation at London's Duke of York theatre. Tom and guests also talk about the Belgian film Julie Keeps Quiet, where a star player at a top tennis school deals with the aftermath of her coach being suspended. And they review the RSC's Stratford-upon-Avon contemporary production of Much Ado about Nothing which is set in the world of elite football.

Plus, presenter Tom Service talks about the line up for the 2025 BBC Proms.

Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe
Producer: Claire Bartleet

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