Front Row Podcast
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
Episodes to download
-
![]()
Untouchable review, Louise Wener interview, Ryszard Kapuscinski biography
Fri 21 Sep 2012
French hit Untouchable reviewed, and Louise Wener and Roy Boulter on their radio drama.
-
![]()
Rupert Everett, novelist Deborah Levy, and Big Boys Go Bananas!*
Thu 20 Sep 2012
Actor Rupert Everett on his new memoir, novelist Deborah Levy and Big Boys Go Bananas!*.
-
![]()
Oliver Stone, Jesus Christ Superstar with Mel C
Wed 19 Sep 2012
Oliver Stone on Savages; Mel C, Tim Minchin and Chris Moyles on Jesus Christ Superstar.
-
![]()
Brad Pitt's latest reviewed, Gareth Malone, Greg Davies
Tue 18 Sep 2012
Brad Pitt in Killing Them Softly reviewed, choirmaster Gareth Malone, comedian Greg Davies
-
![]()
Now Is Good director Ol Parker, and Caryl Churchill's new play Love and Information
Mon 17 Sep 2012
Now Is Good director Ol Parker, Caryl Churchill's new play, 麻豆社 Short Story Award writer.
-
![]()
John Cale; 麻豆社 International Short Story Award
Fri 14 Sep 2012
麻豆社 International Short Story Award shortlist, John Cale interview, and John Moores Prize.
-
![]()
Downton Abbey reviewed, Sheridan Smith as Hedda Gabler, David Byrne
Thu 13 Sep 2012
Downton Abbey returns; Sheridan Smith stars as Hedda Gabler; David Byrne's musical rules.
-
![]()
Jonathan Pryce's Lear, Thomas Heatherwick, Mercury Prize
Wed 12 Sep 2012
Mark Lawson on Jonathan Pryce as King Lear, and Thomas Heatherwick on his Olympic cauldron
-
![]()
The Killers, Booker Prize shortlist, Woody Allen film, Bronze
Tue 11 Sep 2012
Mark Lawson on bronze artworks, American band The Killers and the Booker Prize shortlist.
-
![]()
Meryl Streep in Hope Springs, Pre-Raphaelites exhibition
Mon 10 Sep 2012
Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones in Hope Springs, plus a major pre-Raphaelites exhibition.
-
![]()
Charles Sturridge, Iraq War novel, revival of silent cinema
Fri 7 Sep 2012
Director Charles Sturridge; Iraq war novel; silent cinema return; chess sets by artists.
-
![]()
Darcey Bussell, Bob Dylan reviewed, and the Bristol Old Vic reopens
Thu 6 Sep 2012
Ballerina Darcey Bussell; new Bob Dylan album reviewed; restored Bristol Old Vic re-opens.
-
![]()
Donny Osmond, AN Wilson on Cecil Beaton, the return of Dallas
Wed 5 Sep 2012
Donny Osmond, Cecil Beaton's war photos, the return of Dallas and new art from China.
-
![]()
Novelist Howard Jacobson; actor Damian Lewis; Lawless reviewed
Tue 4 Sep 2012
Booker-winning writer Howard Jacobson, Damian Lewis on The Sweeney, and Lawless reviewed.
-
![]()
Hermione Norris, Anna Karenina reviewed, Henning Mankell
Mon 3 Sep 2012
Actress Hermione Norris, Anna Karenina reviewed, Henning Mankell and Northumberlandia.
-
![]()
Opera star Alfie Boe, TV drama The Bletchley Circle, organist Cameron Carpenter
Fri 31 Aug 2012
Opera star Alfie Boe, TV drama The Bletchley Circle, and organist Cameron Carpenter.
-
![]()
Bobby Womack, with Damon Albarn and Peter Guralnick
Thu 30 Aug 2012
John Wilson talks to soul survivor Bobby Womack, with views from collaborator Damon Albarn
-
![]()
The e-book debate - threat or opportunity?
Wed 29 Aug 2012
Mark Lawson chairs a debate on whether ebooks are a threat or a new chance for publishers.
-
![]()
Mrs Biggs, Joyce Carol Oates, Berberian Sound Studio
Tue 28 Aug 2012
Sheridan Smith in Mrs Biggs, novelist Joyce Carol Oates, and poetry from the rooftop.
-
![]()
Adrian Lester takes questions from young actors
Mon 27 Aug 2012
Mark Lawson talks to Hustle star Adrian Lester, who answers questions from young actors.
-
![]()
Harrogate Crime Writing Festival Special
Fri 24 Aug 2012
Mark Lawson reports from the annual Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate.
-
![]()
Booker T, novelist cricketers and Charlie Brooker's new comedy
Thu 23 Aug 2012
Booker T and the MGs, the Authors cricket team, and Charlie Brooker's new comedy series.
-
![]()
Ian McEwan, recorded before an audience in Edinburgh
Wed 22 Aug 2012
Mark Lawson interviews Ian McEwan, as he publishes his new novel Sweet Tooth.
-
![]()
James Meek, The Three Stooges reviewed, Stockhausen in helicopters
Tue 21 Aug 2012
Novelist James Meek, The Three Stooges return, and Stockhausen's epic opera Mittwoch.
-
![]()
Tom Stoppard, The Watch, Tony Scott remembered, cellist Natalie Clein
Mon 20 Aug 2012
Tom Stoppard, Tony Scott remembered, The Watch reviewed and music by cellist Natalie Clein
-
![]()
Philippa Gregory, The Last Weekend, Dirty Dancing at 25
Fri 17 Aug 2012
Novelist Philippa Gregory, Blake Morrison's The Last Weekend, and Dirty Dancing at 25.
-
![]()
Jeanette Winterson; Birger Larsen, director of The Killing
Thu 16 Aug 2012
Jeanette Winterson on witch trials; Birger Larsen, director of The Killing; political pop.
-
![]()
Edinburgh Festival, David Hayman, Virginia Ironside
Wed 15 Aug 2012
Mark Lawson reports from Edinburgh on the talking points of the Festival and Fringe so far
-
![]()
Alanis Morissette, Take This Waltz
Tue 14 Aug 2012
Interview with Alanis Morissette, review of Take This Waltz, and music for the cactus.
-
![]()
Alice Cooper, Clive Owen, and TV drama Person of Interest
Mon 13 Aug 2012
Rock star Alice Cooper, actor Clive Owen, and new US crime drama Person of Interest.
麻豆社 Arts Digital
The best of British culture live and on demand.
Inspire
A season discovering where artists find inspiration and helping listeners get creative.
