Front Row - Jessie Buckley on her starring role in the film Hamnet
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Jessie Buckley talks to Tom Sutcliffe about her role in the historical drama Hamnet, adapted from Maggie O'Farrell's book which explores the origins of Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Journalist Bidisha Mamata and writer Mark Ravenhill join Tom to review Hamnet.
They also discuss award-winning author Bryan Washington's Palaver, which focuses on an estranged mother and son who attempt to reconcile in Tokyo.
And they offer their verdict on Sheridan Smith's starring role in a revival of Alan Ayckbourn’s Woman in Mind, alongside Romesh Ranganathan in his West End stage debut.
Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Claire Bartleet
Published on Thursday, 8th January 2026.
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