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Four of the women playing the Queen in a new TV series discuss the role with John Wilson.

John Wilson debates arts policy with Ben Bradshaw and his opposition counterparts.

James Earl Jones on Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and playing Darth Vadar.

Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, including an interview with writer Dave Eggers.

Richard Linklater on his new film and Christopher Frayling reviews School of Saatchi.

Ian Rankin on writing a graphic novel; Irish rock band Ash's A to Z of touring.

Bill Bailey on orchestras, Fay Weldon on Nabokov and the latest Coen brothers film.

Mark Lawson interviews writer Alan Bennett.

Singer Rosanne Cash, 3D TV, and AN Wilson reviews new film Glorious 39.

Mira Nair on Amelia, her film about Amelia Earhart; a review of TV drama about Enid Blyton

A review of the apocalyptic film 2012, and Norah Jones on her new CD, The Fall.

Mark Lawson on the new Nottingham Contemporary arts venue and director Steven Soderbergh.

A review of new film The White Ribbon, and a report on illegal file sharing.

Including Paul Gambaccini's review of Taking Woodstock, the new film from director Ang Lee

Paul Auster on his latest book and the story of cartoon soundtrack creator Raymond Scott.

Ben Elton on his book Meltdown; letters of TS Eliot and Benjamin Britten journals.

Bob Hoskins on taking on Dickens, and Sir Keith Park finally gets his plinth.

Arts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang.

LA Confidential writer James Ellroy and Clooney's latest, The Men Who Stare at Goats.

John Wilson presents a BBC Maida Vale studios special.

A report on the Ashmolean Museum's re-opening, after a multi-million pound redevelopment.

Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, including a vampire special.

Including an interview with Michael Caine; reviews of Philip Roth and Churchill TV drama.

Paul Theroux's latest novel; two projects combining art and music; review of An Education.

Band producer Trevor Horn on the creation of Frankie Goes to Hollywood 25 years ago.

Richard Wilson discusses his latest role, and Michael Nyman on a surprising collaboration.

With Mark Lawson. Including Michael Jackson's choreographer Kenny Ortega.

Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, including architect David Chipperfield.

With Mark Lawson. Including a review of Jane Horrocks in Annie Get Your Gun.

Kirsty Lang speaks to the director of a documentary exposing the Japanese dolphin trade.

Peter Hook, co-founder of Joy Division, on the impact and legacy of the Hacienda nightclub

Ray Connolly reviews a National Portrait Gallery exhibition celebrating the 1960s.

Award-winning actor Mark Rylance on Endgame and The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus reviewed.

Writer John Irving on his new novel, and a review of Tate Modern's tenth annual commission

Val McDermid on TV police documentary The Force, and Diaghilev remembered.

Eoin Colfer, Paul Durcan and the story of a Shetland fisherman who sang the blues.

With Mark Lawson. Including an interview with writer Clive James on his 70th birthday.

Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson.

Mark Lawson talks to novelist Susan Hill.

Including an interview with the leading bass-baritone Bryn Terfel.

Singer-songwriter Mika on his new album, and a review of Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Jacqueline Wilson talks about her new book, Hetty Feather, her first historical story.

RSC Russian plays, Giles Waterfield on the artist's studio and Dave Gorman's bicycle tour.

Including interviews with Matt Lucas and Dizzee Rascal.

Ian Hart and Kerry Fox on stage, Moctezuma at the British Museum and filmmaker Nic Roeg.

Louis de Bernières, Harry Shearer, and Tracy Chevalier reviews Creation.

Turner v the Old Masters at Tate Britain, and director Spike Lee.

Arts news and reviews.

Richard Eyre on his book of interviews with actors including John Gielgud and Judi Dench.

Mark Ramprakash on facing the Strictly judges, and novelists on points of view in fiction.

Arts news and reviews. Mark Lawson meets Mark Knopfler.

Arts news and reviews. Mark Lawson talks to Cliff Richard.

Paula Rego Museum in Portugal, Icelandic tenor Gardar Thor Cortes; playwright Richard Bean

Barry Humphries on his numerous creations; how did Derren Brown guess the lottery numbers?

Includes a review of Meryl Streep's latest film and a look at Charles Saatchi's new book.

The Booker shortlist, Nick Cave's new novel, Beatles remastered and The September Issue.

Colin Firth, Pauline Malefane, a review of new drama Trinity, and how important is font?

With Kirsty Lang. Bidisha reviews Fish Tank, the new film by Andrea Arnold.

Arts news, interviews and reviews with Kirsty Lang.

Joanna Lumley on the history of the cat, and Julia McKenzie on becoming Miss Marple.

Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, including an interview with writer Margaret Atwood

Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. Writer William Trevor reflects on his long career.

Marc Almond on his Gypsy folk songs, and writer Frank Cottrell Boyce.

With Kirsty Lang. Including an interview with Scottish actor Alan Cumming.

With Mark Lawson. Including Armando Iannucci on the madness of modern day living.

With Mark Lawson. Including a review of Pedro Almodovar's latest film Broken Embraces.

With Mark Lawson. Including an interview with director Judd Apatow.

Arts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang. Will the 3D film Avatar change cinema forever?

With Kirsty Lang. Includes director Kathryn Bigelow on her new film, The Hurt Locker.

Arts news and reviews. Mark Lawson presents a special edition from the Edinburgh Festival.

Dialect coach Penny Dyer gives Mark Lawson a masterclass in speaking with an accent.

Features Victoria Wood on playwriting and a review of the new Quentin Tarantino film.

Costa Prize-winning author AL Kennedy talks about short stories and stand-up comedy.

John Wilson interviews the man behind Woodstock as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Writers join Mark Lawson to explore the best ways of writing about the past.

Looking at the Hollywood Blacklist; Tony Parsons on his new novel; and self-portraits.

Tracy Chevalier on her new novel, a review of Sin Nombre and the verdict on demo tracks.

John Wilson reports on David Byrne turning a building into a huge musical instrument.

Kirsty Lang meets renowned tenor Jose Carreras, who reflects on his wide-ranging career.

Mark Lawson reports from the Harrogate Crime Writing Festival.

With John Wilson. Including Kwame Kwei Armah on his documentary, On Tour with the Queen.

Arts news and reviews with John Wilson. Including an interview with writer Tim Lott.

Arts news and reviews. Includes a look at the exhibition Exquisite Bodies.

Arts news and reviews. Includes a review of the film Coco Before Chanel.

With a review of Rachel Weisz in A Streetcar Named Desire. David Peace on his latest novel

Arts news and reviews. Discussing the Booker Prize longlist.

Talking to the first official biographer of Muriel Spark and crime writer Lee Child.

Kirsty Lang talks to native American singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie.

Arts news and reviews with John Wilson. Looking at the RIBA Stirling Prize nominees.

With Mark Lawson, including a new stage version of Hanif Kureishi's The Black Album.

Tony Scott on his latest film. Mercury Prize judge Simon Frith on Best Album shortlist.

Presented by Kirsty Lang, including an interview with actress Charlotte Gainsbourg.

With Kirsty Lang. Pianist Stephen Hough on kicking off the Proms and why bands cancel gigs

Includes playwright Lucy Prebble on her drama about the Enron scandal.

Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. Discussing television in the recession.

Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. Includes a look at links between cricket and music

With author Glen David Gold, a review of Frozen River and Jimmy McGovern on The Street.

Mark Lawson reports on the continuing success of celebrity memoirs.

With Kirsty Lang. Plus TV drama Desperate Romantics, Apollo missions music, MJ Hyland.

Abba's Benny Andersson tells John Wilson about his Swedish folk roots.

Including an interview with Harry Potter actress Emma Watson.

Includes a film review of Bruno and Antony Gormley on his latest project, One & Other.

Mark Lawson reports from the Manchester International Festival.

With Beardyman on beatboxing and a look at the Walking With Dinosaurs stadium tour.

Composer Michael Nyman, author Philip Hoare on whales, youth theatre, Gay Icons.

Mark Lawson chats to Johnny Depp about his latest film role.

Including an interview with Russell T Davies about Dr Who spin-off series Torchwood.

Interview with artist Jeff Koons, Phedre on the big screen and tributes to Michael Jackson

Reviews of new film Sunshine Cleaning and a TV comedy about foreign correspondents.

Interview with Roger McGough; the story of Blur; review of the film Rudo y Cursi.

With Kirsty Lang. Including an interview with the Tehran-born comedian Shappi Khorsandi.

With John Wilson, including comedian Rich Hall on his new collection of short stories.

Neil Sedaka, Hitchcock's sexual iconography and saxophones on the street.

Including news of the winner of the 2009 Art Fund Prize for museums and galleries.

Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. Mark meets musician Bobby McFerrin.

Includes a review of The Take and composer Michael Berkeley inspired by humpback whales.

With John Wilson. Plus: 80s food, a review of the film Telstar. The Parthenon Marbles.

Arts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang. Reviewing Helen Mirren's performance as Phedre.

Arts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang, who meets Guillermo del Toro.

With Mark Lawson. Discussing new productions of The Cherry Orchard and The Winter's Tale.

Including an interview with Derren Brown and a discussion on the art of writing history.

TV and the Royal Family; singer Kiki Dee; David Edgar on How Plays Work. With Mark Lawson.

Rory Bremner discusses satire. Author Melvin Burgess on his latest novel for young adults.

Eric Cantona discusses his recent film roles, and Jude Law takes on Hamlet.

Arts news and reviews with John Wilson.Includes an interview with author Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Simon Russell Beale chats to Mark Lawson about his latest stage roles.

Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. With Fugitive Pieces author Anne Michaels.

Kirsty Lang meets Sharon D Clarke, a talent-show judge turned performer in a musical.

Colour at Tate Liverpool, Sandra Bernhard and Sarah Hall on the stones of Cumbria.

Arts news and reviews with John Wilson, including an interview with the artist Tracey Emin

Arts news and reviews with John Wilson, with Island Records founder Chris Blackwell.

Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, who talks to writer John le Carre.

Richard Eyre at the National and country singer Gretchen Peters.

Including an interview with songwriter Eg White.

Adam Mars-Jones reviews the new play Grasses of a Thousand Colours.

Discussing the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts.

With Kirsty Lang, including an interview with renowned tenor José Carreras.

With Rick Wakeman on his musical memoirs and a report on overnight events at museums.

Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. With Beth Ditto on being a feminist icon.

With Mark Lawson. Includes a review of US TV drama Lie To Me, starring Tim Roth.

An interview with writer Edna O'Brien. RIBA Trust Annual Lecture. Angels & Demons review.

With comedian Rob Brydon, Welsh national poet Gillian Clarke and a review of Coraline.

Arlene Phillips reviews a new documentary about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.

Actress and director Samantha Morton on her experiences of being raised in care homes.

Armando Iannucci and Simon Beaufoy discuss topicality in their work with Mark Lawson.

Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. Includes an interview with actor Jim Broadbent.

Graham Coxon discusses the Blur reunion and there's a review of classic farce Rookery Nook

Poet Wendy Cope and composer Roxanna Panufnik discuss their collaboration.

With John Wilson, Including a review of Helen, an art-house film about teenage identity.

Actress Kitty McGeever; Raiders of the Lost Ark - The Adaptation; author KM Peyton.

Brian Eno on the afterlife, Gillian Slovo reviews Endgame and Gavin Hood on Wolverine.

Guy Garvey and Francis Rossi recall rock stars' dodgy digs.

Natalie Haynes reviews the revival of TV comedy Reggie Perrin.

Manic Street Preachers, portraits of President Obama. Trafalgar Square's fourth plinth.

With John Wilson. Musician Christy Moore, author Philipp Meyer, William Blake exhibition.

Poet and Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney is in conversation with Mark Lawson.

Alan Ayckbourn reflects on a career in which he has written 72 full length plays.

Including Philip Glenister on the second series of Ashes to Ashes.

Arts news and reviews with John Wilson.

John Wilson presents, with guest writer Margaret Drabble; plus a new Handel exhibition.

Arts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; Monsters v Aliens; Billy Bragg; extreme theatre.

Arts news and reviews with John Wilson.

With John Wilson. PJ Harvey on her new album; a V&A Baroque review; and HBO's future plans

With Mark Lawson. Jonathan Miller on madness and art, and the satirical film Religulous.

With Kirsty Lang. Including an interview with Alastair Campbell on public speaking.

Mike Tyson documentary. Composer Michael Nyman. Dido, Queen of Carthage, Raymond Chandler.

Including an interview with the singer and songwriter VV Brown.

With Kirsty Lang. Richard Curtis talks about his latest two projects.

Mark Lawson interviews veteran American actor Robert Wagner.

Featuring jazz saxophonist Lester Young on the 50th anniversary of his death.

Arts news, interviews and reviews, with Kirsty Lang.

With Kirsty Lang. Stand-up comedian Stewart Lee discusses his return to television.

With John Wilson. Danny Robins explores a new trend in cinema, the secret film night.