In the first decade, Jackson produced a string of world premieres, and his theatre soon became a forcing house for new acting talent, including such familiar names as Laurence Olivier, Edith Evans, Stewart Grainger and Ralph Richardson.

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Here, the saxophonist steps out with his new band, Wilsonian's Grain, which features pianist Orrin Evans, Ugonna Okegwo on bass and Bill Stewart on drums all long-time friends.

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The event was broadcast on BBC Breakfast, Radio 4 and Radio 2 - where Chris Evans took part in the ceremony alongside Moira Stewart, Dame Kelly Holmes and Martin Creed himself.

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