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07 Nov 11: Wuthering Heights, Peter Morgan, Peter James Updated: 2011-11-07 12:20:00 Description: Mark Lawon reviews Andrea Arnold's latest film Wuthering Heights; interviews with screenwriter Peter Morgan and author Peter James and a visit to The Royal Artillery First World War War Memorial, with Art Critic Richard Cork....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: 04 Nov 11: R.E.M., Olympic Posters, Billion $$ Girl. Updated: 2011-11-04 20:00:00 Description: R.E.M. interviewed, the Olympic Posters reviewed, the popularity of reality TV focusing on the super-rich....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 03 Nov 2011 FrontRow: Anthony Horowitz, David Edgar, Tate Liverpool's new exhibtion Updated: 2011-11-03 16:33:00 Description: Anthony Horowitz on his new Sherlock Holmes novel; David Edgar on his latest play: Written on the Heart, a review of Tate Liverpool's Alice in Wonderland exhibition; and film critic Mark Ecclestone and writer David Crystal on the latest Bond film tit...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 021111: PD James, Steven Isserlis, Collaborators Updated: 2011-11-02 19:55:00 Description: P D James on following in the footsteps of Jane Austen; a review of John Hodge's play Collaborators starring Simon Russell Beale; cellist Steven Isserlis and tenor Mark Padmore....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: David Bowie in the 1970s: 1 Nov 2011 Updated: 2011-11-01 19:37:00 Description: A review of the film In Time, starring Justin Timberlake; David Bowie and his influence in the 1970s; how singers can protect their voices and the return for second series of BBC Three's Him and Her and E4's PhoneShop....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Writer Ronan Bennett; Andrew Lloyd Webber Updated: 2011-10-31 19:26:00 Description: Writer Ronan Bennett, whose new TV drama Top Boy focuses on young drug dealers in Hackney; Andrew Lloyd Webber on the English Heritage Angel Awards; Andrew Collins reviews Jack Goes Boating; and spooky music for Halloween....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Yo-Yo Ma; Emma Donoghue; Soviet Art Updated: 2011-10-28 18:58:00 Description: Yo-Yo Ma on his latest album of bluegrass music and a round up of some of the week's biggest music releases: from Coldplay to Tom Waits. Plus we examine the enduring appeal of Johnny Hallyday and novelist Emma Donoghue on her latest book....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: The Last of the Duchess, Gerard Butler Updated: 2011-10-27 19:05:00 Description: With Kirsty Lang, who is joined by historian Juliet Gardiner to review The Last of the Duchess. Plus actor Gerard Butler on his latest film, Machine Gun Preacher; choreographer Kate Prince, founder of Zoo Nation, on improving the image of hip hop; a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: David Attenborough, Jeanette Winterson, Ides of March Updated: 2011-10-26 17:40:00 Description: Jeanette Winterson on her memoir, Sir David Attenborough on his latest series Frozen Planet; and reviews of The Ides of March and Mike Bartlett's new play 13....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Umberto Eco Special Updated: 2011-10-26 15:28:00 Description: Kirsty Lang meets Italian intellectual and novelist Umberto Eco, now nearly 80, at his home in Milan. The writer looks back at the surprise success of his first novel The Name of the Rose, published when he was 48, which has sold 50 million copies....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Anonymous, Viola Davis, Stephan Solzhenitsyn Updated: 2011-10-24 17:28:00 Description: A review of Roland Emmmerich's new film Anonymous, Stephan Solzhenitsyn on a new volume of short stories by his late father Aleksander Solzhenitsyn, and actress Viola Davis on her latest film The Help....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Tin Tin; The Beach Boys 21Oct2011 Updated: 2011-10-21 19:40:00 Description: Brian Wilson and Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys reflect on their never-released album Smile. A review of Steven Spielberg's Tin Tin. The RSC's revival of the controversial 1960s play Marat/Sade reviewed....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: 201011 Peter Gabriel; Edward Burra Updated: 2011-10-20 18:50:00 Description: With John Wilson, including an interview with musician Peter Gabriel, and a re-assessment of the work of painter Edward Burra, renowned for capturing the seedy side of city life. There are reviews of Karen Gillan's stage debut in John Osborne's play...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow 191011: Thandie Newton and Romola Garai Updated: 2011-10-19 19:00:00 Description: Thandie Newton on her first ever stage role; Romola Garai discusses depictions of historical actresses in art; the TV adaptation of The Slap is reviewed; and Danny Robins assesses why some popular titles, such as We Need to Talk About Kevin, have see...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 181011: Terry Pratchett, Mark Rylance, Contagion Updated: 2011-10-18 18:53:00 Description: Novelist Terry Pratchett, actor Mark Rylance on returning to the West End stage with Jerusalem, and Steven Soderbergh's pandemic film Contagion....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Lynne Ramsay; Cameron Mackintosh 17Oct2011 Updated: 2011-10-17 19:55:00 Description: Mark Lawson talks to Lynne Ramsay, director of We Need to Talk About Kevin, adapted from Lionel Shriver's novel, and to Cameron Mackintosh who is 65 today.Toby Litt reviews new 3 part novel by Haruki Murakami, 1Q84...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow:Tamsin Greig; Holy Flying Circus14Oct2011 Updated: 2011-10-14 18:45:00 Description: With Kirsty Lang. Tamsin Greig talks about Jumpy, a new play about parenting; a review of Holy Flying Circus, TV drama about the outrage caused by Life Of Brian...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Nicky Wire and Marathon Performances Updated: 2011-10-13 18:45:00 Description: Nicky Wire of the Manic Street Preachers; a three part feature on Marathon Performances and an interview with Shona McCarthy, Chief Executive of Culture Company 2013....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Noel Gallagher, Frieze Art Fair, Don McCullin Updated: 2011-10-12 18:50:00 Description: Noel Gallagher discusses his new solo album and why the modern music industry baffles him. As the world's art collectors gather at the Frieze Art Fair, experts Godfrey Barker and Sarah Thornton discuss why it's the one market that seems impervious to...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Steve Coogan; Sleeping Beauty review11Oct2011 Updated: 2011-10-11 18:45:00 Description: With Mark Lawson, including an interview with Steve Coogan on the memoirs of his comic creation Alan Partridge, and a review of Australian film Sleeping Beauty...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Front Row: Tacita Dean, Morgan Spurlock, Real Steel 10 Oct. 11 Updated: 2011-10-10 18:45:00 Description: With Mark Lawson, who reports from Tate Modern as Tacita Dean reveals a new work for the vast space of the Turbine Hall, plus Morgan Spurlock on his latest film and a review of robot sci-fi Real Steel....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Front Row: Orlando Bloom, Tracy Chevalier 07 Sep 11 Updated: 2011-10-07 19:00:00 Description: Tracy Chevalier reviews Vermeer's Women, a new exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. The actor Paddy Considine's on his first feature film,Tyrannosaur. Mohammed Hanif on his new novel Our Lady of Alice Bhatti. Orlando Bloom on his...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Des O'Connor and Driving Miss Daisy Updated: 2011-10-06 18:55:00 Description: Des O'Connor on being on stage in Dreamcoats and Petticoats, Vanessa Redgrave in Driving Miss Daisy, and Frank Cottrell Boyce on his sequel to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 051011; Kenneth Branagh talks to Mark Lawson Updated: 2011-10-05 18:50:00 Description: Kenneth Branagh returns to the stage in his native Belfast in an adaptation of the French farce The Painkiller. In a Front Row special, he talks to Mark Lawson...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Johnny Mathis and David Bailey 4 Oct 11 Updated: 2011-10-04 19:04:00 Description: Legendary singer Johnny Mathis; Ewan McGregor and Eva Green in Perfect Sense; Gerhard Richter's retrospective at Tate Modern; and photographer David Bailey....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow:03Oct11 Rowan Atkinson; Calire Tomalin Updated: 2011-10-03 18:50:00 Description: With Mark Lawson, including Rowan Atkinson on his role as the hapless spy Johnny English, and Claire Tomalin on Dickens....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Carol Ann Duffy 30Sep11 Updated: 2011-09-30 19:00:00 Description: Mark Lawson meets the Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, as she publishes The Bees - her new collection of poems...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: James Corden's autobiography 29Sep11 Updated: 2011-09-29 18:45:00 Description: Mark Lawson talks to actor James Corden about his memoirs; the new stage musical Rock Of Ages is reviewed and a celebration of Leeds' pivotal role in the history of cinema...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Lee Child, Melancholia review, Derek Eland 28 Sept. 2011 Updated: 2011-09-28 17:48:00 Description: Mark Lawson reviews the latest Lars von Trier film Melancholia, and speaks to ex-soldier turned artist Derek Eland. Plus: an interview with author Lee Child, a review of new TV series Terra Nova, and actor Michael Simkins on who gets credit for catch...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow:NSSA winner;Pink Floyd's Nick Mason26Sep11 Updated: 2011-09-27 12:35:00 Description: News of the winner of the BBC National Short Story Award, live from the ceremony; Nick Mason on the day Stephane Grappelli played with Pink Floyd, revealed on a long-lost recording...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Tim Pigott-Smith & David Croft:27Sep 11 Updated: 2011-09-27 11:32:00 Description: Actor Tim Pigott-Smith talks about playing King Lear at the West Yorkshire Playhouse; Critic Fiona MacCarthy reviews the new Ford Madox Brown retrospective at Manchester Art Gallery; Novelist Nicholas Royle reviews Hidden, a new thriller starring Phi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow:NSSA winner;Pink Floyd's Nick Mason26Sep11 Updated: 2011-09-26 12:35:00 Description: News of the winner of the BBC National Short Story Award, live from the ceremony; Nick Mason on the day Stephane Grappelli played with Pink Floyd, revealed on a long-lost recording...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Martin Scorsese's George Harrison 23 Sep 11 Updated: 2011-09-23 19:00:00 Description: A review of Martin Scorsese's documentary about George Harrison; the Cultural Olympiad Boat Project; Ruth Negga as Shirley Bassey; and London Zoo's artist-in-residence....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Mike Leigh's new play; A S Byatt 23 Sep 11 Updated: 2011-09-22 19:00:00 Description: With Mark Lawson. Mike Leigh's new play reviewed by Gaylene Gould. A S Byatt describes her life-long fascination with Ragnarok, the Norse mythological story of Armageddon, and explains her approach to re-working ancient gods for modern readers. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Tom Stoppard; Page One reviewed Updated: 2011-09-21 19:15:00 Description: Andreas Whittam Smith and Kelvin Mackenzie review the documentary film One Page. Tom Stoppard on a revival of Travesties at The Old Rep Theatre in Birmingham. An extract from an interview with Leonard Cohen on Front Row in 2008 in celebration o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Frank Oz and Ian Bostridge Updated: 2011-09-20 19:00:00 Description: Tom Hardy and Nick Nolte star in a new film Warrior; Muppets creator Frank Oz on directing in the theatre; and tenor Ian Bostridge....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ryan Gosling's two new films Updated: 2011-09-19 18:55:00 Description: John Wilson reviews Ryan Gosling's starring roles in two new films and talks to Mike Scott of The Waterboys about their album An Appointment with Mr Yeats....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Dominic West & Clarke Peters on Othello: 16 Sep 11 Updated: 2011-09-16 18:45:00 Description: Kirsty Lang talks to actors Dominic West and Clarke Peters about working together on the TV series The Wire and appearing in Othello in Sheffield. Jocelyn Jee Esien discusses moving from comedy on TV, in her series Little Miss Jocelyn, to performing ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Pam Ayres; Stephen Merchant on stage: 15 Sep 11 Updated: 2011-09-15 18:50:00 Description: Poet and writer Pam Ayres; the verdict on Stephen Merchant's stand-up show; The Go-Between reviewed; D W Wilson, shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Jermaine Jackson; Monty Python play; 14 Sep 11 Updated: 2011-09-14 18:52:00 Description: Mark Lawson meets Jermaine Jackson . Steve Punt reviews No Naughty Bits, a new play about the Pythons and KJ Orr on her shortlisted entry for the National Short Story Award....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Laura Marling; Degas reviewed 13 Sep 11 Updated: 2011-09-13 16:51:00 Description: John Wilson talks to musician Laura Marling, and to Jon McGregor - shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award; ballet dancer Lauren Cuthbertson reviews Degas' paintings....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Laura Marling; Degas reviewed 13 Sep 11 Updated: 2011-09-13 16:51:00 Description: John Wilson talks to musician Laura Marling, and to Jon McGregor - shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award; ballet dancer Lauren Cuthbertson reviews Degas' paintings....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Roger Moore; Christopher Hampton 12 Sep 11 Updated: 2011-09-12 18:46:00 Description: Mark Lawson talks to Roger Moore as cult TV series The Persuaders is released on DVD; plus an interview with Alison MacLeod, shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: 9/11 play Decade, BBC National Short Story Award 09 SEP 11 Updated: 2011-09-09 18:45:00 Description: Jonathan Freedland reviews new 9/11 play Decade; Sue MacGregor, Chair of this year's BBC National Short Story Award, reveals the shortlisted writers; and singer Mara Carlyle....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Arnold Wesker; Val McDermid 8 Sep 11 Updated: 2011-09-08 18:50:00 Description: Mark Lawson meets playwright Arnold Wesker, crime novelist Val McDermid on her new novel featuring Tony Hill and Carol Jordan; a review of Norwegian mockumentary Troll Hunter; and conductor Edward Gardner....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: David Hockney; Mark Kermode 7 Sep 11 Updated: 2011-09-07 15:54:00 Description: Mark Lawson talks to David Hockney; Mark Kermode discusses what's wrong with the movie business; Stephanie Flanders reviews a new TV drama about the 2008 financial meltdown....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Booker Prize shortlist; Ken Loach 6 Sep 11 Updated: 2011-09-06 18:50:00 Description: Stella Rimington, chair of judges for the Man Booker prize 2012, comments on the shortlist of authors Julian Barnes, Carol Birch, Patrick deWitt, Esi Edugyan, Stephen Kelman and A.D.Miller, which was announced today....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Jane Eyre reviewed; Damon Albarn interview 5 Sep 11 Updated: 2011-09-05 14:42:00 Description: John Wilson reviews a new film of Jane Eyre, talks to Damon Albarn about making music in the Congo and reports on Dublin Contemporary, a new large-scale art exhibition....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Judi Dench; Ralph Fiennes; Michael Ondaatje Updated: 2011-09-02 17:00:00 Description: Dame Judi Dench discusses her illustrious career; actor Ralph Fiennes on his role as Prospero in Trevor Nunn's new production of The Tempest; Mark Lawson talks to author Michael Ondaatje who won the Booker Prize with his novel The English Patient....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Bill Nighy, Francisco Goldman, Jo Nesbo Updated: 2011-08-26 14:19:00 Description: Mark Lawson talks to actor Bill Nighy, Norwegian crime writer Jo Nesbo and African American writer Sapphire. He also visits Northumberlandia and Kirsty Lang talks to writer Francisco Goldman...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Martina Cole and Dreda Say Mitchell Updated: 2011-08-19 16:00:00 Description: Crime writers Martina Cole and Dreda Say Mitchell; The Inbetweeners graduate from TV to film; husband and wife lyricists Alan and Marilyn Bergman; comedy writer Jonathan Lynn; novelist Glen Duncan and musician Stephen Coates on The Last Werewolf and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Steve James and Andy Serkis Updated: 2011-08-12 13:40:00 Description: Director Steve James on gang violence in Chicago and London; actor Andy Serkis goes ape again; actress Ruth Wilson; novelist Hari Kunzru; a film on the strains of being a football referee; documentary-maker Angus Macqueen....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Bjork and Sebastian Barry Updated: 2011-08-05 19:30:00 Description: Icelandic singer Bjork; novelist Sebastian Barry; poet Daljit Nagra; musicians Viktoria Mullova and Matthew Barley; reporter turned novelist Gerald Seymour's latest thriller; rediscovered Victorian artists Atkinson Grimshaw and William Etty....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Tony Bennett, Moni Mohsin & Ealing Comedies Updated: 2011-07-29 14:40:00 Description: Tony Bennett on his album Duets II and singer Aurelio on Honduran music. Writer Moni Mohsin, TV historian Nicholas Crane and Ealing Comedies. Also Charles Saumarez Smith, graffiti artist Kid Acne and the Man Booker Shortlist...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Ben Mezrich, Miranda Raison, Amos Oz Updated: 2011-07-22 14:35:00 Description: Authors Amos Oz and Ben Mezrich talk about their new novels, Miranda Raison discusses playing Anne Boleyn, Kenneth Grange on design & two new museums in Liverpool & Edinburgh...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Johnny Vegas and Basement Jaxx Updated: 2011-07-15 17:00:00 Description: Johnny Vegas; West African musical superstars Amadou and Mariam; chess champion Bobby Fischer's life on film; Basement Jaxx go orchestral; Rageh Omaar's Life of Muhammad; Barry Norman on Hollywood glamour; the creator of Mr Benn....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Victoria Wood & Anna Maxwell Martin Updated: 2011-07-08 13:01:00 Description: Victoria Wood, Romola Garai, Anna Maxwell Martin, author Aatish Taseer, art historian Robert Hughes and the Harry Potter actors...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Stevie Nicks; Philip Roth; Aravind Adiga Updated: 2011-07-01 16:32:00 Description: Stevie Nicks; Philip Roth; Booker prize winner Aravind Adiga; Trevor Eve; Duane Eddy: Evelyn Glennie....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Russell T Davies; Stephen Frears; Barry Manilow Updated: 2011-06-24 17:01:00 Description: Russell T Davies on transporting Torchwood from Wales to LA; film director Stephen Frears; novelist Alan Hollinghurst; Barry Manilow on a new album; and Christos Tsolkias on his international bestseller, The Slap....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Kristin Scott Thomas and William H Macy Updated: 2011-06-17 17:30:00 Description: Kristin Scott Thomas on stage; William H Macy on Shameless, Fargo and David Mamet; Birmingham's heavy metal heritage; Zaha Hadid's Glasgow Riverside Museum; the life of visionary painter Samuel Palmer....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Tenor Rolando Villazon; illusionist Derren Brown Updated: 2011-06-13 17:30:00 Description: Tenor Rolando Villazon; illusionist Derren Brown; Kaiser Chiefs; writer John Berger; poet Michael Longley; art at the US Ambassador's residence; Julian Barratt and Doon Mackichan on stage-acting....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Dominic West on Butley and Judith Kerr Updated: 2011-06-03 19:49:00 Description: Actor Dominic West on The Wire and Butley; the art of reporting on war; a film about Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna; Terence Rattigan revisited; author Judith Kerr on new children's book My Henry; Frankie Valli on his latest cd....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: James Corden on stage and Rob Lowe: 27 May 11 Updated: 2011-05-27 17:30:00 Description: James Corden back on stage; Martin and Eliza Carthy; actor Rob Lowe; movie executive Peter Bart; Jeffery Deaver writes a new James Bond book; edible theatre....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Catherine Tate and David Tennant: 20 May 2011 Updated: 2011-05-20 18:58:00 Description: Catherine Tate and David Tennant reunited onstage; Germaine Greer reviews Tracey Emin's retrospective; Adam Curtis discusses his latest documentary; Miriam Margolyes at 70; the 2011 Art Fund Prize nominees; Congolese band, Staff Benda Bilili on succe...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Hugh Laurie, Elmore Leonard: 13 May 2011 Updated: 2011-05-13 17:30:00 Description: Hugh Laurie sings the blues; singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier; new art from detained Chinese artist Ai Weiwei; Brighton Festival report; Elmore Leonard on 60 years of writing by his own rules; Tony Robinson and novelist Mark Billingham recall their da...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Kate Bush, Randy Newman: 6 MAY 2011 Updated: 2011-05-06 17:00:00 Description: A rare interview with Kate Bush; Randy Newman at the piano; Loudon Wainwright III discusses family harmony; and actor David Morrissey on taking Macbeth to Liverpool....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Shirley MacLaine, Brenda Blethyn: 29 APR 2011 Updated: 2011-04-29 17:00:00 Description: Interviews with Shirley MacLaine and Brenda Blethyn; Andy Warhol's last weekend in London; and Mark Lawson reports from the Lyric Theatre Belfast....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Morrissey, Robbie Robertson: 22 APR 2011 Updated: 2011-04-22 17:00:00 Description: Morrissey interviewed; John Wilson reports from Iran; guitarist Robbie Robertson on playing with Bob Dylan and The Band; the art of jazz viola; debut novelist S.J Watson....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Henning Mankell and Judy Golding: 15 Apr 11 Updated: 2011-04-15 17:00:00 Description: The creators of London Road discuss making musical theatre about the murder of five women in Ipswich; Judy Golding on life with her father, Lord of the Flies author William Golding; Swedish crime writer Henning Mankell explains why it's the end of th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Stefanie Powers and Imogen Heap- 08 Apr 11 Updated: 2011-04-08 18:30:00 Description: Stefanie Powers on writing her memoirs; David Lodge explains his fascination with HG Wells; film-maker Molly Dineen; Imogen Heap on collaborating with fans; Simon Winchester discusses his new book The Alice Behind Wonderland; and Bob Marley photograp...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Wendy Cope; Monica Ali 01/04/11 Updated: 2011-04-01 17:30:00 Description: Wendy Cope; Monica Ali Fri, 01 Apr 11 Duration: 58 mins Poet Wendy Cope explains why she doesn't want to be Poet Laureate; Monica Ali on her novel Untold Story; Irish singer Daniel O'Donnell; folk musicians of the Cecil Sharpe project; the wri...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Peter Brook; Jack Rosenthal Updated: 2011-03-25 18:00:00 Description: Legendary theatre director Peter Brook on A Magic Flute; the artistic afterlife of playwright Jack Rosenthal; writers Gillian Slovo and Roma Tearne on boycotting literary prizes; Adam Deacon director of Anuvahood talks about his film which sends up h...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Garrison Keillor; Emma Donoghue; Julian Barnes Updated: 2011-03-18 18:00:00 Description: Lake Wobegon writer Garrison Keillor on his 77 love sonnets; Emma Donoghue on her novel Room; Julian Barnes, winner of the David Cohen Prize for literature; comedian Frank Skinner; Graham Coxon from Blur on the art of Syd Barrett; enhanced e-books....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Nigel Slater; Roger Daltrey; Pet Shop Boys 11/03/11 Updated: 2011-03-11 18:15:00 Description: Nigel Slater; Roger Daltrey; Pet Shop Boys 11 March 2011 Writer and cook Nigel Slater remembers his childhood through food; Pet Shop Boys turn to ballet; Roger Daltrey returns to rock opera Tommy; pianist James Rhodes plays the soundtrack to hi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The King's Speech; Helen Mirren; Updated: 2011-03-04 17:43:00 Description: The making of The King's Speech; Striggio's lost 40 part mass; Dame Helen Mirren; can you take photos in art galleries?; Afghanistan at the British Museum; protest songs from America in the 1930s to Egypt in 2011....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Guy Garvey and Jim Davidson 25 Feb 2011 Updated: 2011-02-25 18:08:00 Description: Adam Mars-Jones reviews Danny Boyle's staging of Frankenstein; Anna Nicole opera composer Mark-Anthony Turnage; Elbow frontman Guy Garvey; Oscar nominated directors discuss their documentaries; dramatist Sir David Hare on leaving Britain after poor r...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Hisham Matar and Bob Geldof 18 Feb 11 Updated: 2011-02-18 18:00:00 Description: Novelist Hisham Matar reacts to President Mubarak’s resignation; British folk musicians The Unthanks; artist in residence at MI6; actors involved in The King's Speech before Colin Firth and Helena Bonham Carter; cinematographer Roger Deakins; Bob G...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Julie Walters, Sir David Chipperfield 11 Feb 11 Updated: 2011-02-11 18:00:00 Description: Julie Walters on her screen career; architect David Chipperfield on why Prince Charles might have been right about modern buildings; writer Edna O’Brien; singer PJ Harvey on her desire to become a war artist; and crowd funding for the arts....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Carey Mulligan, Coen brothers and Debra Granik 4 Feb 11 Updated: 2011-02-04 18:10:00 Description: US film-makers the Coen brothers; lyricist Don Black pays tribute to James Bond composer John Barry; author Dennis Lehane on three film adaptations of his novels; 'Gherkin' architect Norman Foster; actress Carey Mulligan on Never Let Me Go; and Winte...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Nicole Kidman 28 Jan 11 Updated: 2011-01-28 17:00:00 Description: Nicole Kidman on the most disturbing role of her career; Academy Awards nominees: Tom Hooper, Helen Bonham-Carter and Colin Firth; The Social Network producer Scott Rudin; Jo Shapcott, winner of the £35,000 Costa Book of the Year Award; Scissor Sist...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Richard Herring, Black Swan and film visual effects 21 Jan 2010 Updated: 2011-01-21 18:00:00 Description: Film makers discuss the latest developments in visual effects; the verdict on multi-award winning film Black Swan; interactive art; behind the scenes at the Phoenix Dance Company; comedian Richard Herring; and Josh Fox on his new documentary GasLand....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Simon Le Bon, Jackie Kay, Steve Backshall 14 Jan 11 Updated: 2011-01-14 17:00:00 Description: Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon on fame and excess; comedian Hugh Dennis reveals the improvisational techniques he learned from his Dad; wildlife presenter Steve Backshall on his favourite animals; Jackie Kay on her latest collection of poetry; and Kirsty...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Costas 2010; Colin Firth; Danny Boyle 7 Jan 11 Updated: 2011-01-07 17:00:00 Description: The literary quintet who will compete for the 2010 Costa Book of the Year award; Colin Firth on his chances of winning an Oscar for as part in which he almost never gets a line out first time; Danny Boyle on moving from Slumdog Millionaire to the Nat...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: People of the Year 2 Updated: 2010-12-31 19:45:00 Description: Mark Lawson talks to some of 2010's highest cultural achievers, including Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes; crime writer Belinda Bauer, Coronation Street’s creator Tony Warren and actor Bill Tarmey; The Social Network screenwriter Aaron Sorkin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: People of the Year 1 Updated: 2010-12-24 17:00:00 Description: In the first of two podcasts, Mark Lawson talks to some of 2010's highest cultural achievers: including Colin Firth, Zaha Hadid, Howard Jacobson, Mumford & Sons and that TV Sherlock, Benedict Cumberbatch....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Phil Oakey, David Walliams and Matt Lucas, Russell Howard-17 Dec 10 Updated: 2010-12-17 19:45:00 Description: David Walliams and Matt Lucas on their new comedy series; poet Les Murray; the verdict on new film Catfish; comedian Russell Howard; The Human League's Phil Oakey; and Rob Lemkin on his documentary about the Cambodian killing fields....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Catherine Tate, Lenny Henry and Weird Al Yankovic-10 Dec 10 Updated: 2010-12-10 16:09:00 Description: Comedy performers Harry Hill, Catherine Tate and Lenny Henry; musical parodist Weird Al Yankovic; the verdict on the new Upstairs, Downstairs; Front Row's Jukebox Jury on songs aimed at the Christmas charts....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Ricky Gervais, Cecilia Bartoli and Simon Amstell 3 Dec 10 Updated: 2010-12-03 17:44:00 Description: Mark Lawson speaks to the winners of the 56th London Evening Standard Theatre Awards, including Sir Michael Gambon; comedian Ricky Gervais on tackling taboo subjects; the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award; music writer Alex Ross explains con...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Peter Hall, Eddie Izzard, Seth MacFarlane 26 Nov 10 Updated: 2010-11-26 17:00:00 Description: Sir Peter Hall looks back from the age of 80 at the dramas of his life; Eddie Izzard on how Anne Robinson changed his approach to stand-up; 41 years after her death, why Judy Garland can still be Dorothy; Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane on why he'...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Miranda Hart, Sir David Attenborough and Julian Schnabel - 19 Nov 2010 Updated: 2010-11-19 19:45:00 Description: Miranda Hart discusses her comic persona, Sir David Attenborough explains why his new series First Life is a personal quest, news of the 2010 Costa Book Awards Shortlist, Keith Coventry, winner of this year's John Moores Painting Prize, describes the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Peter Firth, Bill Bailey, Jimmy McGovern, Tinie Tempah 12 Nov 10 Updated: 2010-11-12 17:00:00 Description: Peter Firth on surviving – so far – as Sir Harry in Spooks; Bill Bailey on a stroke of comic luck in Ireland; Jimmy McGovern on how to rehabilitate the courtroom drama; director David Yates on bringing Harry Potter to an end; Oliver Sacks – chr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Suede, PD James and Dawn French 5th Nov 2010 Updated: 2010-11-05 19:45:00 Description: Crime writer PD James on why she’s too nervous to write another Adam Dalgliesh book, Colin Bateman explains why his new play attempts to find a national anthem for Northern Ireland, Dawn French on her debut novel and unusually amicable divorce, Sou...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Elvis Costello, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, Christopher Plummer 29 Oct 10 Updated: 2010-10-29 16:00:00 Description: Elvis Costello discusses his new album National Ransom; Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan on new comedy The Trip, directed by Michael Winterbottom; Damien Hirst on Brit Art now; and actor Christopher Plummer, whose film career includes The Sound of Music a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Armstrong and Miller, Stephen Sondheim and Simon Pegg- 22 Oct 2010 Updated: 2010-10-22 18:45:00 Description: In a rare interview, composer Stephen Sondheim reflects on his career, comedians Armstrong and Miller discuss putting their TV characters on stage and in a book, Nina Raine on the inspiration for her two new plays, Culture Minister Ed Vaizey talks ab...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: London Palladium at 100, Ronnie Wood, Ray Davies, Martin Shaw 15 Oct 10 Updated: 2010-10-15 16:00:00 Description: As The London Palladium turns 100, stars including Bruce Forsyth, Elaine Paige and Andrew Lloyd Webber share their memories; the new Face of Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood; Ray Davies on the latest kinks in his career; plus Martin Shaw on why the role of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Russell Brand, Jo Brand, Aaron Sorkin and Sebastian Junger- 8 Oct 10 Updated: 2010-10-08 18:45:00 Description: Russell Brand discusses his rise from crack addict to Hollywood star, Jo Brand on her new autobiography and the battles with her editor about how much to reveal about her personal life, American painter Don Barchardy remembers his partner the writer ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Michael Caine, Alan Bennett, KT Tunstall, Nick Hornby, Ben Folds 1 Oct 10 Updated: 2010-10-01 16:00:00 Description: Sir Michael Caine on why stars are getting smaller and why he may retire to become a writer; as Alan Bennett becomes a specialist subject on Mastermind, he attempts the questions himself; KT Tunstall on her complex identity; and Nick Hornby and Ben F...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Julia Roberts, Barry Humphries, Mark Ronson and Sir Michael Gambon - 24 Sep 10 Updated: 2010-09-24 18:45:00 Description: Barry Humphries on his relationship with Dame Edna Everage, Life on Mars star John Simm discusses playing Hamlet, trumpeter Herb Alpert discusses his life a musician and co-creator of A & M Records, Damon Beesley, co-writer of The Inbetweeners, revea...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Paul O'Grady, Stephen Fry and I'm Still Here review - 17 Oct 10 Updated: 2010-09-17 18:45:00 Description: Rosa Barba and Laura Belém on showcasing their work at the Liverpool Biennial, the UK's largest contemporary visual arts event. Paul O’Grady on his autobiography The Devil Rides Out, director Barrie Rutter and Accrington Stanley manager John Colem...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Jean Michel Jarre, David Grossman and Tamara Drewe - 10 September 10 Updated: 2010-09-10 18:45:00 Description: One of Israel's most acclaimed writers David Grossman on his new novel, comedian Eddie Kadi on why his humour is family friendly, Kate Saunders reviews Tamara Drewe, Sir Andrew Motion, chair of the judges, discusses this year's Man Booker Prize short...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FrontRow: Michael Frayn, Juliette Binoche, Kim Cattrall, Tim Robbins Updated: 2010-09-03 19:00:00 Description: Michael Frayn on his childhood and career; Juliette Binoche on her new film; the music teachers of Mercury Prize contenders; Kim Cattrall on playing Cleopatra in Liverpool; Tim Robbins on his new band and album....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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