- December
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- 25 Dec 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Mark Lawson in conversation with Alan Bennett in a special edition of Front Row.
- 24 Dec 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 23 Dec 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 22 Dec 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Eddie Izzard on 2012 and political aims; TV Hamlet and Turn Of The Screw reviewed.
- 21 Dec 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Kenneth Branagh on Wallander and John Wilson on the last decade's cultural highlights.
- 18 Dec 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 17 Dec 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Catherine Tate; Rope on screen and stage; artist Conrad Shawcross; audio books.
- 16 Dec 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4The Cat in the Hat on stage; St Trininan's 2; crime books for Christmas; countertenors.
- 15 Dec 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 14 Dec 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Robert Downey Jnr and Jude Law on Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes and a review of Avatar.
- 11 Dec 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Harry Hill on his show TV Burp; Alexander Hanson on the production of A Little Night Music
- 10 Dec 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Heidi Thomas on writing Cranford; children's books for over 9s; film-maker Sally Potter.
- 9 Dec 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Michael Frayn discusses his travel writing; Elvis Costello on the Black-E arts centre.
- 8 Dec 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 7 Dec 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4The announcement of the winner of the BBC National Short Story Award; silent films on TV.
- 4 Dec 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)Green Wing's Julian Rhind-Tutt, and a review of TV drama Small Island.
- 3 Dec 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Including reviews of Tamzin Outhwaite in Sweet Charity and John Malkovich in Disgrace.
- 2 Dec 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 1 Dec 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Florence and the Machine, and artists responding to climate change at the Royal Academy.
- November
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- 30 Nov 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 27 Nov 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)Robert Englund on life as Freddy Krueger; a review of the new TV sitcom, Big Top.
- 26 Nov 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Four of the women playing the Queen in a new TV series discuss the role with John Wilson.
- 25 Nov 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4John Wilson debates arts policy with Ben Bradshaw and his opposition counterparts.
- 24 Nov 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4James Earl Jones on Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and playing Darth Vadar.
- 23 Nov 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, including an interview with writer Dave Eggers.
- 20 Nov 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)Richard Linklater on his new film and Christopher Frayling reviews School of Saatchi.
- 19 Nov 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Ian Rankin on writing a graphic novel; Irish rock band Ash's A to Z of touring.
- 18 Nov 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Bill Bailey on orchestras, Fay Weldon on Nabokov and the latest Coen brothers film.
- 17 Nov 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 16 Nov 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Singer Rosanne Cash, 3D TV, and AN Wilson reviews new film Glorious 39.
- 13 Nov 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Mira Nair on Amelia, her film about Amelia Earhart; a review of TV drama about Enid Blyton
- 12 Nov 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4A review of the apocalyptic film 2012, and Norah Jones on her new CD, The Fall.
- 11 Nov 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Mark Lawson on the new Nottingham Contemporary arts venue and director Steven Soderbergh.
- 10 Nov 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4A review of new film The White Ribbon, and a report on illegal file sharing.
- 9 Nov 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Including Paul Gambaccini's review of Taking Woodstock, the new film from director Ang Lee
- 6 Nov 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Paul Auster on his latest book and the story of cartoon soundtrack creator Raymond Scott.
- 5 Nov 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Ben Elton on his book Meltdown; letters of TS Eliot and Benjamin Britten journals.
- 4 Nov 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Bob Hoskins on taking on Dickens, and Sir Keith Park finally gets his plinth.
- 3 Nov 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 2 Nov 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4LA Confidential writer James Ellroy and Clooney's latest, The Men Who Stare at Goats.
- October
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- 30 Oct 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 29 Oct 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4A report on the Ashmolean Museum's re-opening, after a multi-million pound redevelopment.
- 28 Oct 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 27 Oct 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Including an interview with Michael Caine; reviews of Philip Roth and Churchill TV drama.
- 26 Oct 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Paul Theroux's latest novel; two projects combining art and music; review of An Education.
- 23 Oct 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Band producer Trevor Horn on the creation of Frankie Goes to Hollywood 25 years ago.
- 22 Oct 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Richard Wilson discusses his latest role, and Michael Nyman on a surprising collaboration.
- 21 Oct 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Mark Lawson. Including Michael Jackson's choreographer Kenny Ortega.
- 20 Oct 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, including architect David Chipperfield.
- 19 Oct 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Mark Lawson. Including a review of Jane Horrocks in Annie Get Your Gun.
- 16 Oct 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Kirsty Lang speaks to the director of a documentary exposing the Japanese dolphin trade.
- 15 Oct 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Peter Hook, co-founder of Joy Division, on the impact and legacy of the Hacienda nightclub
- 14 Oct 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Ray Connolly reviews a National Portrait Gallery exhibition celebrating the 1960s.
- 13 Oct 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Award-winning actor Mark Rylance on Endgame and The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus reviewed.
- 12 Oct 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Writer John Irving on his new novel, and a review of Tate Modern's tenth annual commission
- 9 Oct 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Val McDermid on TV police documentary The Force, and Diaghilev remembered.
- 8 Oct 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Eoin Colfer, Paul Durcan and the story of a Shetland fisherman who sang the blues.
- 7 Oct 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Mark Lawson. Including an interview with writer Clive James on his 70th birthday.
- 6 Oct 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 5 Oct 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)
- 2 Oct 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)In a special edition, John Wilson visits the artist Damien Hirst in his studio.
- 1 Oct 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- September
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- 30 Sep 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Singer-songwriter Mika on his new album, and a review of Breakfast at Tiffany's.
- 29 Sep 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Jacqueline Wilson talks about her new book, Hetty Feather, her first historical story.
- 28 Sep 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Ricky Gervais on his new film The Invention of Lying.
- 25 Sep 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4RSC Russian plays, Giles Waterfield on the artist's studio and Dave Gorman's bicycle tour.
- 24 Sep 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 23 Sep 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Ian Hart and Kerry Fox on stage, Moctezuma at the British Museum and filmmaker Nic Roeg.
- 22 Sep 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Louis de Bernières, Harry Shearer, and Tracy Chevalier reviews Creation.
- 21 Sep 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 18 Sep 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 17 Sep 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)Richard Eyre on his book of interviews with actors including John Gielgud and Judi Dench.
- 16 Sep 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Mark Ramprakash on facing the Strictly judges, and novelists on points of view in fiction.
- 15 Sep 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)
- 14 Sep 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 11 Sep 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Paula Rego Museum in Portugal, Icelandic tenor Gardar Thor Cortes; playwright Richard Bean
- 10 Sep 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Barry Humphries on his numerous creations; how did Derren Brown guess the lottery numbers?
- 9 Sep 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)Includes a review of Meryl Streep's latest film and a look at Charles Saatchi's new book.
- 8 Sep 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4The Booker shortlist, Nick Cave's new novel, Beatles remastered and The September Issue.
- 7 Sep 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Colin Firth, Pauline Malefane, a review of new drama Trinity, and how important is font?
- 4 Sep 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)With Kirsty Lang. Bidisha reviews Fish Tank, the new film by Andrea Arnold.
- 3 Sep 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 2 Sep 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Joanna Lumley on the history of the cat, and Julia McKenzie on becoming Miss Marple.
- 1 Sep 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, including an interview with writer Margaret Atwood
- August
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- 31 Aug 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. Writer William Trevor reflects on his long career.
- 28 Aug 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Marc Almond on his Gypsy folk songs, and writer Frank Cottrell Boyce.
- 27 Aug 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Kirsty Lang. Including an interview with Scottish actor Alan Cumming.
- 26 Aug 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Mark Lawson. Including Armando Iannucci on the madness of modern day living.
- 25 Aug 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Mark Lawson. Including a review of Pedro Almodovar's latest film Broken Embraces.
- 24 Aug 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 21 Aug 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang. Will the 3D film Avatar change cinema forever?
- 20 Aug 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Kirsty Lang. Includes director Kathryn Bigelow on her new film, The Hurt Locker.
- 19 Aug 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews. Mark Lawson presents a special edition from the Edinburgh Festival.
- 18 Aug 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Dialect coach Penny Dyer gives Mark Lawson a masterclass in speaking with an accent.
- 17 Aug 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Features Victoria Wood on playwriting and a review of the new Quentin Tarantino film.
- 14 Aug 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Costa Prize-winning author AL Kennedy talks about short stories and stand-up comedy.
- 13 Aug 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4John Wilson interviews the man behind Woodstock as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.
- 12 Aug 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Writers join Mark Lawson to explore the best ways of writing about the past.
- 11 Aug 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Looking at the Hollywood Blacklist; Tony Parsons on his new novel; and self-portraits.
- 10 Aug 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Tracy Chevalier on her new novel, a review of Sin Nombre and the verdict on demo tracks.
- 7 Aug 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4John Wilson reports on David Byrne turning a building into a huge musical instrument.
- 6 Aug 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Kirsty Lang meets renowned tenor Jose Carreras, who reflects on his wide-ranging career.
- 5 Aug 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 4 Aug 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With John Wilson. Including Kwame Kwei Armah on his documentary, On Tour with the Queen.
- 3 Aug 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews with John Wilson. Including an interview with writer Tim Lott.
- July
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- 31 Jul 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews. Includes a look at the exhibition Exquisite Bodies.
- 30 Jul 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews. Includes a review of the film Coco Before Chanel.
- 29 Jul 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With a review of Rachel Weisz in A Streetcar Named Desire. David Peace on his latest novel
- 28 Jul 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 27 Jul 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Talking to the first official biographer of Muriel Spark and crime writer Lee Child.
- 24 Jul 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Kirsty Lang talks to native American singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie.
- 23 Jul 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews with John Wilson. Looking at the RIBA Stirling Prize nominees.
- 22 Jul 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Mark Lawson, including a new stage version of Hanif Kureishi's The Black Album.
- 21 Jul 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Tony Scott on his latest film. Mercury Prize judge Simon Frith on Best Album shortlist.
- 20 Jul 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Presented by Kirsty Lang, including an interview with actress Charlotte Gainsbourg.
- 17 Jul 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Kirsty Lang. Pianist Stephen Hough on kicking off the Proms and why bands cancel gigs
- 16 Jul 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Includes playwright Lucy Prebble on her drama about the Enron scandal.
- 15 Jul 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. Discussing television in the recession.
- 14 Jul 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. Includes a look at links between cricket and music
- 13 Jul 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With author Glen David Gold, a review of Frozen River and Jimmy McGovern on The Street.
- 10 Jul 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 9 Jul 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Kirsty Lang. Plus TV drama Desperate Romantics, Apollo missions music, MJ Hyland.
- 8 Jul 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Abba's Benny Andersson tells John Wilson about his Swedish folk roots.
- 7 Jul 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 6 Jul 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Includes a film review of Bruno and Antony Gormley on his latest project, One & Other.
- 3 Jul 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 2 Jul 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Beardyman on beatboxing and a look at the Walking With Dinosaurs stadium tour.
- 1 Jul 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Composer Michael Nyman, author Philip Hoare on whales, youth theatre, Gay Icons.
- June
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- 30 Jun 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 29 Jun 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Including an interview with Russell T Davies about Dr Who spin-off series Torchwood.
- 26 Jun 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Interview with artist Jeff Koons, Phedre on the big screen and tributes to Michael Jackson
- 25 Jun 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Reviews of new film Sunshine Cleaning and a TV comedy about foreign correspondents.
- 24 Jun 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Interview with Roger McGough; the story of Blur; review of the film Rudo y Cursi.
- 23 Jun 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Kirsty Lang. Including an interview with the Tehran-born comedian Shappi Khorsandi.
- 22 Jun 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With John Wilson, including comedian Rich Hall on his new collection of short stories.
- 19 Jun 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)Neil Sedaka, Hitchcock's sexual iconography and saxophones on the street.
- 18 Jun 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)Including news of the winner of the 2009 Art Fund Prize for museums and galleries.
- 17 Jun 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. Mark meets musician Bobby McFerrin.
- 16 Jun 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)Includes a review of The Take and composer Michael Berkeley inspired by humpback whales.
- 15 Jun 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)With John Wilson. Plus: 80s food, a review of the film Telstar. The Parthenon Marbles.
- 12 Jun 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)Arts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang. Reviewing Helen Mirren's performance as Phedre.
- 11 Jun 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)Available in RealMedia onlyArts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang, who meets Guillermo del Toro.
- 10 Jun 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)With Mark Lawson. Discussing new productions of The Cherry Orchard and The Winter's Tale.
- 9 Jun 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)Including an interview with Derren Brown and a discussion on the art of writing history.
- 8 Jun 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)TV and the Royal Family; singer Kiki Dee; David Edgar on How Plays Work. With Mark Lawson.
- 5 Jun 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)Rory Bremner discusses satire. Author Melvin Burgess on his latest novel for young adults.
- 4 Jun 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Eric Cantona discusses his recent film roles, and Jude Law takes on Hamlet.
- 3 Jun 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews with John Wilson.Includes an interview with author Carlos Ruiz Zafon
- 2 Jun 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Simon Russell Beale chats to Mark Lawson about his latest stage roles.
- 1 Jun 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. With Fugitive Pieces author Anne Michaels.
- May
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- 29 May 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Kirsty Lang meets Sharon D Clarke, a talent-show judge turned performer in a musical.
- 28 May 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews. Hugh Laurie talks to Mark Lawson about his role in US drama House.
- 27 May 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Colour at Tate Liverpool, Sandra Bernhard and Sarah Hall on the stones of Cumbria.
- 26 May 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews with John Wilson, including an interview with the artist Tracey Emin
- 25 May 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews with John Wilson, with Island Records founder Chris Blackwell.
- 22 May 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, who talks to writer John le Carre.
- 21 May 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 20 May 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 19 May 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 18 May 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 15 May 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Kirsty Lang, including an interview with renowned tenor José Carreras.
- 14 May 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Rick Wakeman on his musical memoirs and a report on overnight events at museums.
- 13 May 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. With Beth Ditto on being a feminist icon.
- 12 May 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Mark Lawson. Includes a review of US TV drama Lie To Me, starring Tim Roth.
- 11 May 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4An interview with writer Edna O'Brien. RIBA Trust Annual Lecture. Angels & Demons review.
- 8 May 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With comedian Rob Brydon, Welsh national poet Gillian Clarke and a review of Coraline.
- 7 May 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arlene Phillips reviews a new documentary about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.
- 6 May 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Actress and director Samantha Morton on her experiences of being raised in care homes.
- 5 May 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Lord Puttnam announces the shortlist for the Art Fund Prize for best museum or gallery.
- 4 May 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Armando Iannucci and Simon Beaufoy discuss topicality in their work with Mark Lawson.
- 1 May 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. Includes an interview with actor Jim Broadbent.
- April
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- 30 Apr 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Graham Coxon discusses the Blur reunion and there's a review of classic farce Rookery Nook
- 29 Apr 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Poet Wendy Cope and composer Roxanna Panufnik discuss their collaboration.
- 28 Apr 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With John Wilson, Including a review of Helen, an art-house film about teenage identity.
- 27 Apr 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Actress Kitty McGeever; Raiders of the Lost Ark - The Adaptation; author KM Peyton.
- 24 Apr 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Brian Eno on the afterlife, Gillian Slovo reviews Endgame and Gavin Hood on Wolverine.
- 23 Apr 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 22 Apr 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 21 Apr 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Manic Street Preachers, portraits of President Obama. Trafalgar Square's fourth plinth.
- 20 Apr 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Max Hastings reviews State of Play; The Sun's online radio station; Afghanistan on stage.
- 17 Apr 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang.
- 16 Apr 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With John Wilson. Musician Christy Moore, author Philipp Meyer, William Blake exhibition.
- 15 Apr 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Including an interview with Martin Gore, who reflects on three decades with Depeche Mode.
- 14 Apr 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With writers Martin Amis and Jay McInerney, a review of In the Loop and Maureen Lipman.
- 13 Apr 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Poet and Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney is in conversation with Mark Lawson.
- 10 Apr 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Alan Ayckbourn reflects on a career in which he has written 72 full length plays.
- 9 Apr 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 8 Apr 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 7 Apr 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4John Wilson presents, with guest writer Margaret Drabble; plus a new Handel exhibition.
- 6 Apr 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 3 Apr 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)Available in RealMedia onlyChimamanda Ngozi Adichie; Monsters v Aliens; Billy Bragg; extreme theatre.
- 2 Apr 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 1 Apr 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With John Wilson. PJ Harvey on her new album; a V&A Baroque review; and HBO's future plans
- March
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- 31 Mar 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Mark Lawson. Jonathan Miller on madness and art, and the satirical film Religulous.
- 30 Mar 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4The verdict on the Richard Curtis film about a 1960s pirate radio station.
- 27 Mar 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)With Kirsty Lang. Including an interview with Alastair Campbell on public speaking.
- 26 Mar 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Available in RealMedia onlyMike Tyson documentary. Composer Michael Nyman. Dido, Queen of Carthage, Raymond Chandler.
- 25 Mar 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Available in RealMedia onlyIncluding an interview with the children's writer and illustrator Shirley Hughes.
- 24 Mar 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Available in RealMedia onlyMark Lawson on the opening night of the stage musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
- 23 Mar 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news with Mark Lawson, who gives his verdict on the film The Damned United.
- 20 Mar 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)Available in RealMedia onlyIncluding an interview with the singer and songwriter VV Brown.
- 19 Mar 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Available in RealMedia onlyWith Kirsty Lang. Richard Curtis talks about his latest two projects.
- 18 Mar 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Available in RealMedia onlyMark Lawson has news of the winner of the David Cohen Prize for Literature.
- 17 Mar 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 16 Mar 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, who meets Mathew Horne and James Corden.
- 13 Mar 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Available in RealMedia onlyFeaturing jazz saxophonist Lester Young on the 50th anniversary of his death.
- 12 Mar 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4
- 11 Mar 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Available in RealMedia onlyMark Lawson with a report on how comedy shows make the move from radio to television.
- 10 Mar 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)
- 9 Mar 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)
- 6 Mar 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)Available in RealMedia onlyWith Kirsty Lang. Stand-up comedian Stewart Lee discusses his return to television.
- 5 Mar 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Available in RealMedia onlyWith Mark Lawson. Dreda Say Mitchell asks if Tina Turner is still 'simply the best'.
- 4 Mar 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Available in RealMedia onlyWith John Wilson. Danny Robins explores a new trend in cinema, the secret film night.
- 3 Mar 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. Including the verdict on superhero film Watchmen.
- 2 Mar 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)With Mark Lawson. Giles Waterfield discusses Constable's lesser-known work.
- February
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- 27 Feb 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)Arts news and reviews with John Wilson. Including an interview with the Pet Shop Boys.
- 26 Feb 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, who is joined by Lord Puttnam.
- 25 Feb 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, who meets director Laurent Cantet.
- 24 Feb 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews with John Wilson, who meets all four members of U2 in Dublin.
- 23 Feb 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, including a look at the movie The International.
- 20 Feb 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With John Wilson. Jazz musician Courtney Pine discusses his album Transition in Tradition
- 19 Feb 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)Including a report from Leeds on the opening night of a new production of Othello.
- 18 Feb 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)With John Wilson. Singer-songwriter Morrissey discusses his new album, Years of Refusal
- 17 Feb 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)With Mark Lawson. Including an interview with playwright Peter Flannery.
- 16 Feb 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, who chats to Clint Eastwood.
- 13 Feb 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)Arts news and reviews. Mark Lawson reports on the rise of the celebrity memoir.
- 12 Feb 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4John Wilson reports from the opening night of the new comic play England People Very Nice.
- 11 Feb 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4John Wilson reviews Notorious, a new film about the life of rapper Biggie Smalls.
- 10 Feb 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Benicio Del Toro talks about the difficulty of funding a film about a communist hero.
- 9 Feb 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With John Wilson. Andew Collins reflects on portrayals of the artist/agent relationship.
- 6 Feb 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)With Kirsty Lang. Including an interview with film director Terry Gilliam.
- 5 Feb 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)Including a review of Vicky Cristina Barcelona, written and directed by Woody Allen.
- 4 Feb 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4 (FM only)Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. Including an interview with Tom Perrotta.
- 3 Feb 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Mark Lawson. Including an interview with singer-songwriter James Taylor.
- 2 Feb 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Mark Lawson. Actress Glenn Close reflects on the appeal of playing fearsome women.
- January
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- 30 Jan 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4John Wilson reports from Iran on a British bid to borrow artefacts for an exhibition.
- 29 Jan 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Mark Lawson. Including an interview with Oscar-winning film-maker John Lasseter.
- 28 Jan 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Mark Lawson. Including a review of Mrs Affleck, a new play by Samuel Adamson.
- 27 Jan 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Mark Lawson. Including an interview with actor Eddie Marsan.
- 26 Jan 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Kirsty Lang. Including a review of the film Revolutionary Road.
- 23 Jan 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Kirsty Lang. Plus a review of Bruce Springsteen's new album, Working On A Dream.
- 22 Jan 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Mark Lawson, including news of the nominations for the 2009 Oscars.
- 21 Jan 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Mark Lawson. Film director Bryan Singer discusses his latest film, Valkyrie.
- 20 Jan 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Kirsty Lang, including a report from the opening night of Complicit.
- 19 Jan 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With John Wilson, including an interview with singer Lily Allen.
- 16 Jan 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Kirsty Lang. Including an interview with Sir John Mortimer recorded in 2005.
- 15 Jan 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Mark Lawson. Plus a review of Lionel Bart musical Oliver! starring Rowan Atkinson.
- 14 Jan 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Mark Lawson. Including an interview with writer Martin Amis.
- 13 Jan 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Mark lawson. John Inverdale reviews The Wrestler starring Micky Rourke.
- 12 Jan 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Kirsty Lang. Composer Orlando Gough talks about his latest project
- 9 Jan 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Kirsty Lang. Including a report from the Bromley By Bow health centre.
- 8 Jan 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Kirsty Lang. Including an interview with Andrew Lloyd Webber.
- 7 Jan 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Mark Lawson. Mark Eccleston reviews Danny Boyle's latest film, Slumdog Millionaire
- 6 Jan 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Kirsty Lang. Danny Robins offers some tips for a cultural detox.
- 5 Jan 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4With Mark Lawson. Including the announcement of the winners in the Costa Book Awards.
- 2 Jan 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Arts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang. Screenwriters Special.
- 1 Jan 2009 19:15–19:45BBC Radio 4Mark Lawson meets the writer John le Carre. (R)
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Episodes from Front Row broadcast in 2009
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