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27/05/2010

Former Guns 'n' Roses guitarist Slash, bestselling author Bill Bryson and The Wire actor Lance Reddick join Richard.

Bill Bryson is the UK's biggest selling non-fiction author - his books including In The Lost Continent, Notes From a Small Island, and A Short History of Nearly Everything have sold millions and received widespread critical acclaim. He talks to Richard about his new book At Home, which explores history through people's houses: 'Houses aren't refuges from history.. they are where history ends up.'

Illegal immigrant Loloahi Tapui has been sentenced to eight months in prison for tricking the former Attorney General Baroness Scotland into hiring her as a cleaner.

The Inland Revenue has apologised after the private financial details of up to 50,000 people who claim tax credit were mistakenly sent out in the post.

Lance Reddick played Lt. Cedric Daniels in hit US drama The Wire. He talks about the impact of the Baltimore-based TV series on his career, and his starring role as Phillip Broyles in American sci-fi show Fringe, created by JJ Abrams (the man behind Lost), now on Sky1.

Slash regularly features in polls of the world's greatest guitarists. Having found fame with Guns 'n' Roses, he's now released his first eponymous solo album. He talks to Richard about his admiration of other guitar legends, plans for touring the UK this summer and why he won't be performing with Axl Rose any time soon.

Help! experts Phil Vickery, Liz Brewer, Emma Milne and the wider listening community give practical solutions to listeners' problems.

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Thu 27 May 2010 14:00

Chapters

  • Slash on going solo

    Guitar legend Slash gives Richard the lowdown on his debut solo album and reveals whether he would consider performing again with Guns N'Roses' Axl Rose.

    Duration: 19:59

Broadcast

  • Thu 27 May 2010 14:00