Front Row Daily

Front Row Daily

Interviews with leading novelists, musicians, film directors, artists and more, from Radio 4's flagship arts show, presented by Mark Lawson, Kirsty Lang and John Wilson. Front Row is broadcast on BBC Radio 4 each weekday evening at 7.15 - 7.45pm. New editions will be available each night following the live broadcast.

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  • FrontRow 17May13:Richard Branson, Alison Balsom, Cannes

    Fri, 17 May 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    With John Wilson: Richard Branson on Tubular Bells; Alison Balsom's Cultural Exchange choice, St Matthew Passion; a report on the hits and misses so far at the Cannes Film Festival

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  • 16 May 13 Rankin; Terence Stamp's Cultural Exchange; Daft Punk

    Thu, 16 May 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    The photographer Rankin is known for his cutting-edge fashion and advertising images, and his celebrity portraits.He talks to John Wilson about his experience of photographing people as they face the prospect of death for his new show ALIVE: In The Face Of Death. Actor Terence Stamp chooses the film The Razor's Edge (1946) for Cultural Exchange. Brilliant Adventures is a new play by Alistair McDowall which won the Judges' Award in the 2011 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting. Set on a Middlesbrough council estate, the play focuses on the relationship between two brothers, one of whom has built a time machine. Writer Charlotte Keatley reviews. The new Daft Punk album, Random Access Memories, is the French duo's fourth long-player after a seven year silence. Dance music pioneers Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo are joined on this album by other luminaries of the music world including Nile Rodgers and Giorgio Moroder. Writer and DJ Dave Haslam gives his verdict.

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  • Andrew Lloyd Webber; playing yourself; Will Self's Cultural Exchange

    Wed, 15 May 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Andrew Lloyd Webber on the restoration of the Theatre Royal in London; the perils of playing yourself in a TV drama; Will Self chooses his Cultural Exchange

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  • The Great Gatsby; Eurovision; Anne Tyler's Cultural Exchange

    Tue, 14 May 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    The new film of The Great Gatsby; the Eurovision Song Contest contenders 2013; plans for a French "culture tax" and Cultural Exchange: Anne Tyler on a 19th century photograph.

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  • Allan Cubitt; the Archbishop of Canterbury

    Mon, 13 May 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Writer Allan Cubitt on his new crime drama The Fall; Food on Stage and creating the pie for Titus Andronicus; Cultural Exchange: the Archbishop of Canterbury on his passion for Britten.

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  • Karl Hyde, The Hothouse, Kate Clanchy, Jodi Picoult 100513

    Fri, 10 May 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Harold Pinter's The Hothouse in a revival; Karl Hyde of Underworld; Poet Kate Clanchy on writing her first novel; and Jodi Picoult's Cultural Exchange.

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  • Angela Gheorghiu, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, Peter Bazalgette 090513

    Thu, 9 May 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Soprano Angela Gheorghiu, a review of the film adaptation of Mohsin Hamid's novel The Reluctant Fundamentalist, and Peter Bazalgette makes his selection for the Cultural Exchange

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  • Mud reviewed; crime writer M D Villiers 08 MAY 2013

    Wed, 8 May 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Matthew McConaughey stars as a fugitive befriended by two children in Mud, Ryan Gilbey reviews the film; crime writer M D Villiers discusses her new novel City of Blood; Booker Prize-winning novelist Howard Jacobson reveals his Cultural Exchange choice and further allegations about abuse in Britain's specialist music schools emerged this week - a teacher and a former pupil discuss whether methods of teaching should change.

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  • 07 May 2013 Star Trek & Germaine Greer

    Tue, 7 May 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Star Trek Into Darkness reviewed by Naomi Alderman; Germaine Greer reveals her favourite cultural item; James Hamilton Paterson discusses his new novel and a new exhibition at Buckingham Palace is reviewed by A.N. Wilson

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  • Kwame Kwei-Armah

    Mon, 6 May 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Mark Lawson talks to Kwame Kwei-Armah, the Artistic Director of the Center Stage Theatre in Baltimore. They discuss his new play, the theatre and race relations in the US and UK.

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  • FrontRow 03May13:Agnetha Fältskog; Hannibal reviewed

    Fri, 3 May 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    John Wilson meets Agnetha Fältskog; TV's Hannibal reviewed; Cultural Exchange: writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie chooses a painting by Ben Enwonwu.

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  • Zoe Wanamaker; Arne Dahl; Suggs

    Thu, 2 May 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Zoe Wanamaker on her role in Passion Play, Swedish crime writer Arne Dahl, David Hepworth on the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' first number one and Cultural Exchange: Suggs discusses John Betjeman.

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  • Geoffrey Rush

    Wed, 1 May 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush on his new film The Eye of the Storm; Cultural Exchange - Melvyn Bragg discusses a Rembrandt self-portrait; artist Ellen Gallagher and author Richard Davenport-Hines on the Profumo affair.

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  • FrontRow 30 Apr 13:Tony Garnett; I'm So Excited

    Tue, 30 Apr 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Mark Lawson talks to TV and film producer Tony Garnett; Pedro Almodovar's film, I'm So Excited, is reviewed; Cultural Exchange: Meera Syal discusses To Kill A Mockingbird

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  • FR 29Apr13: Nijinsky biography; Dead Man Down

    Mon, 29 Apr 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    John Wilson talks to Nijinsky biographer Lucy Moore; Cultural Exchange: Bernardo Bertolucci nominates a favourite film; Dead Man Down film review; progress report on the British Museum's extension.

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  • The Eagles, Diana Athill's Cultural Exchange, pubs on stage 260413

    Fri, 26 Apr 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Don Henley and Glenn Frey of The Eagles discuss a new documentary about the band; writer Diana Athill is the latest contributor to the Cultural Exchange project; and pubs on stage

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  • The Politician's Husband; new John le Carré novel

    Thu, 25 Apr 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Virginia and Peter Bottomley review The Politician's Husband; Adrian Lester reveals his contribution to the Cultural Exchange project; Bridget Kendall reviews the new book by John le Carré and a review of Russian film In the Fog.

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  • 24 Apr 13 Nick Park; Othello; Mohsin Hamid

    Wed, 24 Apr 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Nick Park's latest creation - the Thrill-O-Matic; Cultural Exchange: Mohsin Hamid; a review of the National Theatre's new Othello production

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  • Iron Man 3; Tamara Rojo; Rene Burri

    Tue, 23 Apr 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    A review of Iron Man 3; Tamara Rojo's Cultural Exchange; photographer Rene Burri discusses memorable shots

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  • Tracey Emin; TV's Broadchurch; Bernie reviewed

    Mon, 22 Apr 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Launch of Radio 4’s Cultural Exchange project: tonight Tracey Emin on her favourite art-work; the denouement of Broadchurch; a review of Bernie and playwright Graham Reid. With Mark Lawson

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  • The Job Lot and The Wright Way; Deep Purple: 19 Apr 13

    Fri, 19 Apr 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    With John Wilson, including a review of two new sitcoms The Job Lot and The Wright Way, an interview with Ian Gillan and Ian Paice from Deep Purple, one man show Doktor Glas; and Laura Lee Davies and Peter Saville discuss album artwork.

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  • FrontRow 18Apr13: Promised Land, Kacey Musgraves

    Thu, 18 Apr 13

    Duration:
    28 mins

    John Wilson meets singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves; Gus Van Sant's film, Promised Land, starring Matt Damon is reviewed; highlights of BBC Proms 2013; Deutsche Börse Prize

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  • Howard Brenton; William McIlvanney: Me and You

    Wed, 17 Apr 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Howard Brenton discusses his new play #aiww, crime writer William McIlvanney on his re-issued crime series Laidlaw, unusual samples in pop music and a review of Bernardo Bertolucci's latest film, Me and You.

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  • Thriller writer David Baldacci; director Michael Winterbottom: 16 Apr 2013

    Tue, 16 Apr 13

    Duration:
    26 mins

    Thriller writer David Baldacci; the art of Saloua Raouda Choucair at Tate Modern; and Michael Winterbottom discusses The Look of Love, his film drama about Soho entrepreneur Paul Raymond.

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  • FrontRow:Olympus Has Fallen, Granta novelists,Derry-Londonderry,Sir Colin Davies 15 Apr 2013

    Mon, 15 Apr 13

    Duration:
    27 mins

    Front Row reveals the Best of Young British Novelists, as selected by Granta. White House film Olympus has Fallen reviewed; a report from Derry-Londonderry, City of Culture 2013. Nick Kenyon reflects on career of conductor Sir Colin Davies.

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  • Oliver Stone; First Position; David Mitchell's opera

    Fri, 12 Apr 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Oliver Stone talks about his new documentary series; a review of the ballet film First Position and David Mitchell and Michel Van Der Aa on their opera collaboration

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  • Dominic Cooke; Rachel Whiteread & Elisabeth Frink; Michael Dobbs 110413

    Thu, 11 Apr 13

    Duration:
    27 mins

    Dominic Cooke on leaving the Royal Court Theatre; potential contenders for the job of Artistic Director at the National Theatre; new exhibitions by Rachel Whiteread and Elisabeth Frink; and Michael Dobbs and Haydn Gwynne on portraying Margaret Thatcher

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  • Maya Angelou

    Wed, 10 Apr 13

    Duration:
    27 mins

    The writer Maya Angelou talks to Mark Lawson about her life and work. Her books include I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, the first of a six volume autobiography.

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  • Salgado and Sarah Brightman

    Tue, 9 Apr 13

    Duration:
    26 mins

    John Wilson talks to Brazilian photographer Sebastio Salgado and to singer and trainee astronaut Sarah Brightman. Gordon Corera reviews The Gatekeepers

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  • Tamara Rojo; James Blake 08 APR 2013

    Mon, 8 Apr 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Tamara Rojo discusses the whereabouts of her friend the dancer Sergei Polunin and her new season at the English National Ballet; musician James Blake on navigating the music industry with his second album Overgrown; The Place Beyond the Pines reviewed; a report from the MIPTV Festival in Cannes.

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  • FrontRow05Apr13: Rijksmuseum; Spring Breakers

    Fri, 5 Apr 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    The re-opening of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, following a 10 year transformation; a review of the film Spring Breakers; Colin Newman, lead singer of Wire, on their new album

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  • Olga Kurylenko; Richard Bean; Arne Dahl

    Thu, 4 Apr 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Playwright Richard Bean on a revival of his play Smack Family Robinson, actress Olga Kurylenko on starring with Tom Cruise in sci-fi thriller Oblivion and new Danish crime drama Arne Dahl reviewed.

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  • Julian Barnes interview 03 APR 2013

    Wed, 3 Apr 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Julian Barnes, in conversation with Mark Lawson, discusses his latest book Levels of Life which combines history, fiction and personal memoir.

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  • FrontRow:Museum of the year Shortlist, Richard Bean, A Late Quartet 2 April 2013

    Tue, 2 Apr 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Mark Lawson announces contenders for the Art Fund Museum of the Year prize, talks to playwright Richard Bean, reviews the film A Late Quartet and reflects on audience reaction to stars on the Broadway stage.

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  • Kirsty Lang explores the export of British culture to China

    Mon, 1 Apr 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    British musicals, architecture and music are making an impact on the previously closed cultural world in China. Kirsty Lang discusses the implications for the UK, and China.

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  • Anne Tyler speaks to Mark Lawson

    Fri, 29 Mar 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    In a very rare interview, recorded at her home in Baltimore, the writer Anne Tyler talks to Mark Lawson about her work. The author of Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Digging to America and The Accidental Tourist discusses her childhood, her influences and her next book

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  • Penny Woolcock, Michael Bolton

    Thu, 28 Mar 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Film-maker Penny Woolcock talks about her latest documentary, One Mile Away, about gangs in Birmingham; singer Michael Bolton; and a preview of tomorrow night's special with Anne Tyler

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  • Glenn Patterson and John Yorke

    Wed, 27 Mar 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    John Yorke on the secrets of story-telling; Michael Simkins on dealing with award rejection; The Great British Sewing Bee and The Intern reviewed; novelist Glenn Patterson discusses Good Vibrations

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  • John Logan; Suggs; In the House 26 MAR 2013

    Tue, 26 Mar 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    John Logan discusses his new play Peter and Alice starring Judi Dench and Ben Whishaw; Suggs reflects on his autobiographical one man show and Rachel Cooke reviews In the House starring Kristin Scott Thomas.

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  • Trance reviewed; Gillian Lynne

    Mon, 25 Mar 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Danny Boyle's film Trance reviewed, choreographer Gillian Lynne on a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Oliviers, BBC TV series The NHS in a Day and delaying the release of films

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  • FrontRow22Mar13: The Book Of Mormon; Lee Mack

    Fri, 22 Mar 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    John Wilson visits London Zoo's new tiger enclosure, reviews the Broadway hit The Book Of Mormon as it opens in the UK, meets comedian Lee Mack, and pays tribute to Chinua Achebe

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  • FrontRow:Nigel Kennedy;The Village; Esther Wilson 21 March 2013

    Thu, 21 Mar 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    John Wilson and violinist Nigel Kennedy on Fats Waller and Bach. A century of English village life in TV drama, The Village. Writer Esther Wilson on dramatising homelessness

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  • Alan Bennett interview 20 MAR 2013

    Wed, 20 Mar 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Alan Bennett reflects on his recent work for the National Theatre, the inspiration of his parents, and why he doesn't want to be labelled a national treasure.

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  • Kay Mellor; Compliance reviewed. 19 Mar 13

    Tue, 19 Mar 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Writer Kay Mellor on series two of BBC drama The Syndicate and working with Steven Spielberg, new film Compliance reviewed and playwrights and directors discuss re-working classic Scandinavian dramas.

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  • John Eliot Gardiner. Jack The Giant Slayer: 18 Mar 2013

    Mon, 18 Mar 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    With Mark Lawson - who speaks to conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner as he prepares for a Bach Marathon, reviews Jack the Giant Slayer, discusses Shakespeare's attitude to marriage and weddings and Philip Roth at 80.

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  • John Ashbery; Our Queen documentary 15 FEB 2013

    Fri, 15 Mar 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    American poet John Ashbery discusses his latest collection; Michael Waldman on gaining access to the Royal Family for ITV's Our Queen documentary; Romanian film Beyond the Hills reviewed.

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  • Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel 140313

    Thu, 14 Mar 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel on his London residency with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and his work with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra and El Sistema

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  • Pompeii; new literature prize 13 Mar 2013

    Wed, 13 Mar 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Details of a new literary prize for writers from all over the world; a sneak peek at the British Museum's new Pompeii exhibition; In the Flesh reviewed; a report on the maths within music.

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  • Edmund de Waal, The Paperboy, George Bellows

    Tue, 12 Mar 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Edmund de Waal, the author of the bestselling Hare with the Amber Eyes, on publishing his grandmother's novel. The Paperboy reviewed; the art of George Bellows. Plus, bookshops fight back.

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  • Stephenie Meyer 11/03/13

    Mon, 11 Mar 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Twilight creator Stephenie Meyer; The Incredible Burt Wonderstone reviewed; Simon Starling on his new work for Tate Britain

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  • FrontRow:William Boyd's Longing.7 deadly sins.Hilary Mantel.8Mar2013

    Fri, 8 Mar 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    William Boyd's palywriting debut , Longing. Marianne Faithfull, Soweto Kinch, Paul Heaton and Andre de Ridder on the seven deadly sins in music. Hilary Mantel on winning the David Cohen prize.

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  • David Bowie - the return: 7th Mar 13

    Thu, 7 Mar 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Tony Parsons, Miranda Sawyer and La Roux's Elly Jackson discuss David Bowie's music and influence, in the light of his new album, The Next Day, and a major retrospective at the V&A. Presenter John Wilson also draws on his own archive of interviews with Bowie.

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  • Mark Strong; Tash Aw; Anna & Katy. 6 Mar 13

    Wed, 6 Mar 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Actor Mark Strong on new British thriller Welcome to the Punch, Tash Aw talks about his novel Five Star Billionaire and comedy double act Anna Crilly and Katy Wix discuss their new Channel 4 series, Anna & Katy.

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  • FrontRow 05Mar13: Side Effects; Lara Croft's comeback

    Tue, 5 Mar 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    John Wilson meets artist Chuck Close; writers James Cary and Richard Hurst discuss their sitcom about bomb-disposal; reviews of the film Side Effects and the new Tomb Raider game.

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  • FrontRow:Oz the Great and Powerful.Written On Skin4Mar2013

    Mon, 4 Mar 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Mark Lawson reviews Sam Raimi film, Oz The Great and Powerfuland talks to George Benjamin and Martin Crimp about their opera Written on Skin, and to Julia O'Faolain about her Memoir , Trespassers.

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  • Yinka Shonibare; film classification 01 MAR 2013

    Fri, 1 Mar 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Artist Yinka Shonibare discusses his exhibition at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park; Haydn Gwynne, Paul Ritter and Nathaniel Parker reflect on the process of portraying prime ministers on stage in Peter Morgan's new play The Audience; a report on attitudes to film classification.

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  • Robbie Williams: 28 Feb 13

    Thu, 28 Feb 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Best-selling British solo artist Robbie Williams reflects on revealing too much in his songs, his drive to be a pop-star and his boredom at the Brit Awards ceremony.

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  • Edith Pearlman; the Pope in fiction 27 FEB 2013

    Wed, 27 Feb 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Writer Edith Pearlman discusses the appeal of the short story form; two new TV crime dramas reviewed; Joe Wright's stage directing debut Trelawny of the Wells; how the Pope has been depicted in fiction.

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  • Claire Foy and Dinos Chapman

    Tue, 26 Feb 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Claire Foy on Macbeth, Dinos Chapman discusses his debut album and John Wilson reviews The Bay

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  • Sue Perkins, Brett Anderson, Arbitrage review

    Mon, 25 Feb 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Sue Perkins on her first tv sitcom; Brett Anderson on the comeback of 90s band Suede; the verdict on Richard Gere's new film Arbitrage; famous authors' lesser-known works. Mark Lawson presents.

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  • FrontRow 22Feb13:Damien Hirst; To The Wonder

    Fri, 22 Feb 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    With John Wilson: Damien Hirst on humour in art; Terrence Malick's To The Wonder reviewed; R.B. Kitaj's paintings; Marc Isaacs on the stretch of the A5 which inspired The Road

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  • Jacksons interview; Banksy auction: 21 Feb 13

    Thu, 21 Feb 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Jackson brothers Jackie, Marlon and Tito discuss Michael and being back on stage; Slave Labour Banksy auction in Miami; writer Chris Morgan Jones and Bidisha discusses anti-corporate drama If You Don't Let Us Dream, We Won't Let You Sleep.

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  • A Chorus Line; New play about football pioneer Walter Tull. 20 Feb 2013

    Wed, 20 Feb 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    The classic musical A Chorus Line returns to the London stage, a new play about the pioneering black footballer Walter Tull opens in Bolton, new film Song for Marion reviewed and Morecambe and Wise's producer John Ammonds remembered.

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  • FrontRow:Nicole Kidman.Cloud Atlas.Margaret Forster.19Feb2013

    Tue, 19 Feb 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Mark Lawson talks to Nicole Kidman about her films, Stoker and The Paperboy and to Margaret Forster about her novel The Unknown Bridesdmaid. Adam Mars Jones reviews the film of David Mitchell's novel Cloud Atlas.

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  • Richard Briers remembered; Paul Abbott 18 FEB 2013

    Tue, 19 Feb 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    The actor Richard Briers remembered; a review of the Tate Modern's Roy Lichtenstein exhibition; screenwriter Paul Abbott.

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  • Simon Beaufoy; music from Mali 15 FEB 2013

    Fri, 15 Feb 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Screenwriter Simon Beaufoy discusses adapting The Full Monty for the stage; Malian musicians Rokia Traore and Salif Keita discuss the role of musicians in Mali now; writer John Green explains the inspiration behind his best-selling novel The Fault in Our Stars.

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  • Skyfall and Picasso 14th Feb 2013

    Thu, 14 Feb 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    The creator of the Skyfall title sequence interviewed; Becoming Picasso reviewed; Richard Crompton on Nairobi and Naomi Alderman on taking the laptop to bed

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  • Duchamp, David Oyelowo, Mark Ravenhill, dangling storylines 130213

    Wed, 13 Feb 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Marcel Duchamp's American legacy in a new exhibition, playwright Mark Ravenhill trains for a marathon, actor David Oyelowo in new TV MI5 drama Complicit, and dangling storylines.

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  • Catholic documentary Mea Maxima Culpa; Ray Cooney

    Tue, 12 Feb 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Catholic documentary Mea Maxima Culpa reviewed in the light of the Pope's resignation; theatre director Marianne Elliott; review of TV’s The Railway and The Fixer; Ray Cooney on his film Run for Your Wife.

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  • Ben Affleck, Jonathan Miller & Barry Rutter, This is 40

    Mon, 11 Feb 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Bafta winner Ben Affleck, Jonathan Miller & Barry Rutter on Rutherford and Son, Judd Apatow's latest film, This is 40 and the BBC's Controller of Drama Commissioning on the corporations new drama season

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  • Tracey Thorn, Gael Garcia Bernal, Warm Bodies. 8 Feb 2013

    Fri, 8 Feb 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Tracey Thorn of Everything But The Girl on her memoir, Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal on his Oscar nominated film No, Zombie romance Warm Bodies reviewed and why have so many musicians covered show tunes?

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  • David Morrissey, Glam! at Tate Liverpool, Jake Bugg 07 Feb 13

    Thu, 7 Feb 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    John Wilson visits Glam! at Tate Liverpool, a show re-assessing the styles and sounds of the 1970s. He talks to rising star Jake Bugg, discusses zombies with David Morrissey, and reviews new Japanese film, I Wish, with novelist M.J. Hyland.

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  • FrontRow:Harry Hill.John C.Reilly.Ages for Shakespeare. 6 Feb 2013

    Wed, 6 Feb 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    With Mark Lawson. Harry Hill on returning to stand up comedy after years of TV burp and Actor John C.Reilly on his roles in We Need to Talk About Kevin, Chicago and Wreck it Ralph. And how old should actors be eto play Hamlet, Macbeth or Lear ?

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  • FrontRow 05Feb13:Hopkins as Hitchcock, Ice Age

    Tue, 5 Feb 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Mark Lawson reports on a display of Ice Age artefacts, assesses Anthony Hopkins as Hitchcock, and meets architect Peter Zumthor, RIBA Gold Medallist 2013

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  • Terry and Bill Jones, Chiwetel Ejiofor. 4 Feb 2013

    Mon, 4 Feb 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Terry Jones and his son, director Bill Jones, discuss working together on A Liar's Autobiography; Chiwetel Ejiofor on TV drama Dancing on the Edge; I Give it a Year reviewed and the series arising from one of dramas.

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  • Charles Dance, immersive theatre, a forgotten French director

    Fri, 1 Feb 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Actor Charles Dance on his new role, complete with tattoos and a pony tail. A new immersive theatre production underneath Somerset House in London. Rene Clement, one of the forgotten greats of French cinema

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  • Lesley Garrett & British Sea Power

    Thu, 31 Jan 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Lesley Garrett discusses opera; British Sea Power on scoring the sea; House Of Cards, American style, is reviewed; new play Feast discussed.

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  • Rowan Atkinson, Hilary Mantel, Samuel West, Nic Hytner 300113

    Wed, 30 Jan 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Rowan Atkinson on returning to the stage in Quartermaine's Terms, Hilary Mantel, winner of the Costa Book of the Year, Samuel West in Hyde Park on Hudson, and Nicholas Hytner on the National Theatre's plans for its 50th birthday celebrations

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  • Light Show; Benjamin Britten's latest biographer 29 JAN 2013

    Tue, 29 Jan 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Lighting designers Patrick Woodroffe and Paule Constable review Light Show, a new exhibition celebrating the art of light; Benjamin Britten's latest biographer Paul Kildea discusses his controversial new book and Peter Kemp reviews Port, a new play by Simon Stephens set in Stockport.

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  • Kristin Scott Thomas; Film Directors’ Children : 28 Jan 2013

    Mon, 28 Jan 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    With Mark Lawson. Kristin Scott Thomas and Lia Williams talk about alternating their roles in Harold Pinter’s play Old Times; film directors’ offspring becoming directors in their own right; Kurt Schwitters at Tate Britain reviewed; how schools teach texts which contain words now considered unacceptable.

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  • Wilko Johnson; William Scott; The Turn of the Screw 25 Jan 13

    Fri, 25 Jan 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Wilko Johnson, the former Dr Feelgood guitarist, on why learning he has terminal cancer has made him feel "vividly alive", the life and art of painter William Scott and a theatrical adaptation of The Turn of the Screw reviewed.

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  • FrontRow 24Jan13:Alexei Sayle, Vanessa-Mae

    Thu, 24 Jan 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Kirsty Lang talks to Vanessa-Mae about swapping her violin for skis, and to Alexei Sayle about his return to solo stand-up after 16 years; plus a review of Di And Viv And Rose

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  • Lincoln; Hilary Mantel: Adrian McKinty. 23 Jan 2013

    Wed, 23 Jan 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Steven Spielberg's Lincoln reviewed, Hilary Mantel on having her novels adapted for the stage by the RSC, crime writer Adrian McKinty on his new book set in 1980s Belfast and Lesley Joseph and Brian Conley on starring in the last panto.

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  • Denzel Washington, AS Byatt on Edouard Manet 22 Jan 13

    Tue, 22 Jan 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Mark Lawson speaks to Denzel Washington about Flight; A S Byatt discusses the art of Edouard Manet; Boyd Hilton looks at how some TV comedy and dramas get remarkably high ratings; and Costa category winners Bryan and Mary Talbot on their graphic memoir.

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  • FrontRow21Jan13:Jessica Chastain; Bryan and Mary Talbot

    Mon, 21 Jan 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Mark Lawson talks to Jessica Chastain, star of the film Zero Dark Thirty; pays tribute to Michael Winner, who died today, with Barry Norman and Andrew Neil, and discusses big gaps in creativity with Mark Eccleston, Kate Mossman and Alex Clarke

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  • Call the Midwife; Ruthie Henshall 18 JAN 2013

    Fri, 18 Jan 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Call the Midwife returns for series two, writer Dreda Say Mitchell gives her verdict; actress and singer Ruthie Henshall on a career in musicals including Cats, Les Miserables and Chicago; what does an artist see in an election campaign? Two who have been commissioned to cover the process discuss their experience.

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  • I Am Kloot Jan 17th 2013

    Thu, 17 Jan 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    John Bramwell on I Am Kloot's new album; Kathleen Jamie on winning the Costa award for best poetry book; John Berry on the ENO's financial woes; and why we have to wait to see Oscar nominated films

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  • Actor Brian Cox, Liz Forgan, Tony Oursler, Vikings 160113

    Wed, 16 Jan 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Actor Brian Cox, David Bowie's video producer Tony Oursler, a new exhibition about Vikings in Scotland, and Dame Liz Forgan on her final speech as Chair of Arts Council England

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  • The Sessions and Polly Stenham

    Tue, 15 Jan 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    The Sessions and Ethel reviewed. Polly Stenham and Francesca Segal interviewed

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  • Django Unchained, John Sessions, Jonathan Lynn 140113

    Mon, 14 Jan 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Quentin Tarantino's latest film Django Unchained reviewed; Jonathan Lynn on a new version of his TV classic Yes, Prime Minister; and actor John Sessions

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  • FrontRow 11Jan13: My Mad Fat Diary; Matthew Barley

    Fri, 11 Jan 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Kirsty Lang meets cellist Matthew Barley, as he begins a UK tour celebrating the centenary of Benjamin Britten's birth; author Jenn Ashworth; Grace Dent reviews My Mad Fat Diary

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  • FrontRow:Oscar Nominations Special 10 Jan 2013

    Thu, 10 Jan 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Mark Lawson discusses the 2013 Oscar nominations with film critcs Chris Tookey and Larushka Ivan-Zadah, and talks to nominees including Cameron Mackintosh, David O.Russell and Michael Haneke.

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  • Tom Odell, Moby Dick, Utopia 9 Jan 13

    Wed, 9 Jan 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Winner of the 2013 Brits Critics' Choice award Tom Odell, Philip Hoare on getting celebrities to read a chapter of Moby Dick, Channel 4 drama Utopia reviewed and author Iain Sinclair on the London Underground's contribution to culture.

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  • TheCulturalExchange: Do critics or clicks shape our choice? 090113

    Wed, 9 Jan 13

    Duration:
    42 mins

    Mark Lawson and guests - including playwright Mark Ravenhill and TV Exec Lorraine Heggessey - debate how we can best navigate our way through the wide range of cultural experiences now on offer, and question why it's still so hard to predict success.

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  • Les Mis; Ben Miller: Mo Yan's new novel. 8 Jan 2013

    Tue, 8 Jan 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Actor Ben Miller on the new series of Death in Paradise and life after Armstrong and Miller, Les Miserables reviewed and what does Mo Yan's novel Pow! tell us about China?

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  • FrontRow 07Jan13:Gangster Squad;author Sally Gardner

    Mon, 7 Jan 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Mark Lawson and Kamila Shamsie discuss Gangster Squad; Royal Opera House Live Online reviewed; Sally Gardner,winner of Costa Children's Book Award; Mark Bussell and Justin Sbresni on writing ITV's Great Night Out

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  • Haim & The Imposter Jan 4th 2013

    Fri, 4 Jan 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    The winners of BBC Sound of 2013, Haim interviewed; Mr Selfridge and The Imposter reviewed; theatre prices investigated

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  • Jack Whitehall, Borgen, Stuart Neville 030113

    Thu, 3 Jan 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Comedian and actor Jack Whitehall; Michael Dobbs and Gisela Stuart give their verdicts on the second series of the Danish political drama Borgen; and Irish novelist Stuart Neville on his thriller Ratlines

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  • Costa category winners; 2013 look ahead 02 JAN 2013

    Wed, 2 Jan 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    We reveal the category winners of the Costa Book Awards; our people of the year 2012 look ahead to what they'll be up to in 2013 and we consider the potential impact of four high profile films about disability.

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  • Technology Special with Andy Serkis and Neil Young

    Tue, 1 Jan 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    John Wilson explores how new technology will shape our cultural experiences in the coming year. Andy Serkis discusses performance capture and Neil Young shares his music vision. Writer Bill Thompson, Chair of Artangel Paul Bennun and digital entrepreneur Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino offer their predictions for the future.

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