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Rufus Wainwright (the B-Side)

Episode 2 of 12

Rufus Wainwright answers audience questions about his breakthrough 2003 album, 'Want One'. With John Wilson. From 2014.

Following on from the A-side of this two-part programme, the audience ask Rufus Wainwright questions about his breakthrough 2003 album, 'Want One'.

With John Wilson at the Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú's iconic Maida Vale Studios in London.

Rufus also performs acoustic live versions of some to the tracks from the album.

Producer: Paul Kobrak

First broadcast on Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio 4 in November 2014.

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28 minutes

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Tue 18 Jul 2023 21:00

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  • Rufus Wainwright

    Candles (Radio 4 Session, 7 Apr 2014)

  • Rufus Wainwright

    I Don't Know What It Is (Radio 4 Session, 7 Apr 2014)

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