BBC Radio Podcasts from Front Row: Archive 2012
The Rolling Stones in conversation with John Wilson
Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood on life in The Rolling Stones.
Neil Young interviewed
John Wilson interviews the Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young.
Julian Fellowes, Rumer and Maureen Lipman in the Front Row Quiz
The Front Row Quiz, with teams including Julian Fellowes, Maureen Lipman, Rumer and more.
British actors in America
Mark Lawson talks to British actors about their experience of working in the USA.
The creative backstage stars of Strictly, Downton and the Olympics
Kirsty Lang meets the backstage stars who play a key role in big events and major TV shows
Neil Young, Pete Townshend, Mick Jagger and more on their musical roots
Neil Young, Pete Townshend, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and more on their musical roots.
Working with the family
Mark Lawson talks to artists and performers who work with members of their own family.
People of the Year 2012, part 2
Mark Lawson meets the arts headline makers of 2012, including EL James and Danny Boyle.
People of the Year 2012
New interviews with Judi Dench, Sam Mendes, Hilary Mantel, Sheridan Smith and more.
The Impossible; Simon Amstell; Arts Funding
The Impossible reviewed; comedian Simon Amstell; Ed Vaizey and Tom Morris on arts funding.
Dustin Hoffman's Quartet reviewed; singer Katy Carr; comedy DVDs
Barry Norman reviews Dustin Hoffman's Quartet; singer Katy Carr; pick of comedy DVDs.
Salman Rushdie, Victoria Wood, Christmas Jukebox Jury
Salman Rushdie on the film of his novel Midnight's Children; Victoria Wood on Joyce Hatto.
Don McCullin; Martin Freeman; albums of the year
Martin Freeman interviewed on The Hobbit, and musical recommendations from 2012.
William Boyd; Ravi Shankar remembered; video games of the year
Novelist William Boyd; tribute to Ravi Shankar; playwright Martin Crimp; video games pick.
Paul Thomas Anderson on The Master; Jim Cartwright returns to the stage
Director Paul Thomas Anderson on The Master; dramatist Jim Cartwright; the power of three.
Paul Auster, Tom Robinson plays Beck
Writer Paul Auster; Tom Robinson plays Beck's sheet music album; comedian Trevor Noah.
Ali Smith, Dave Brubeck, crime fiction
The Bodyguard musical, Dave Brubeck remembered, and Jeff Park on the latest crime fiction.
All-female Julius Caesar; writer Mike Bartlett on The Town
An all-female staging of Julius Caesar and Mike Bartlett on his first TV drama.
Ben Folds; Elizabeth Price; Charles Dickens museum
Turner Prize winner Elizabeth Price, Ben Folds, and the Charles Dickens museum reopens.
Seven Psychopaths, Beryl Bainbridge's art
Martin McDonagh's film Seven Psychopaths; Beryl Bainbridge's paintings; best choir sizes.
The Mouse and His Child; Sightseers; Robert Greene; Cecilia Bartoli
Kirsty Lang reports on The Mouse and His Child, the RSC's new show for family audiences.
Roddy Doyle, Boris Godunov, The Staves, TV Drama The Fear
Roddy Doyle on his new novella, Boris Godunov at the RSC, and singing sisters The Staves.
Daniel Radcliffe in A Young Doctor's Notebook, Oliver Sacks, the Hunt
Daniel Radcliffe in TV series A Young Doctor's Notebook, plus Oliver Sacks and The Hunt.
Great Expectations; Bryan Ferry; Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong
A new Great Expectations; Bryan Ferry; the creators of TV shows Peep Show and Fresh Meat.
Trouble With the Curve; Sports Book of the Year; theatre awards
Sports Book of the Year, Clint Eastwood back on screen, Evening Standard Theatre Awards.
Brian Eno; Michael Hoffman; Spike Lee's Michael Jackson documentary
Brian Eno, Michael Hoffman, and Spike Lee's new Michael Jackson documentary.
22/11/2012
Choreographer Matthew Bourne, John Lithgow in The Magistrate, and Benjamin Britten.
The Mousetrap at 60, Calixto Bieito on Carmen, New Russian Art
The Mousetrap at 60; Calixto Bieito on Carmen; contemporary Russian art.
Neil Diamond; Costa Shortlists
Arts news with John Wilson, including news of the shortlists for the Costa Book Awards.
Derek Jacobi, End of Watch, Denise Mina
Derek Jacobi on Last Tango in Halifax, new film End of Watch, Denise Mina's Dragon Tattoo.
Jimmy Page; natural history programmes over the years
Jimmy Page interview; 60 years of natural history on TV; The Secret of Crickley Hall.
Ben Elton, Danny Boyle on regional theatre cuts, computer art
Ben Elton, Danny Boyle on regional theatre funding cuts, and early computer art.
Billie Piper in The Effect; Twilight; author Phil Rickman
The Effect, a new play by Lucy Prebble starring Billie Piper, plus the final Twilight film
A Bigger Splash; The Hour returns; photography from the Middle East
A Bigger Splash, plus a new play about Edward Thomas, and photography from the Middle East
Quentin Blake interviewed; Hitler's dark charisma discussed
Quentin Blake on his career as he approaches 80, and the dark charisma of Adolf Hitler.
Jeff Wayne; The Orphan of Zhao
Jeff Wayne on The War of the Worlds, the RSC's The Orphan of Zhao, and Crime Stories on TV
Alan Bennett's play People; Michael Winterbottom's film Everyday
The verdict on Alan Bennett's new play People and Michael Winterbottom's film Everyday.
Director Michael Haneke; how to cry on stage; Full English
Filmmaker Michael Haneke, the art of crying on stage and adult cartoon series Full English
Anna Friel in Uncle Vanya, The Sapphires, letters from the Mary Whitehouse archive
Anna Friel in Uncle Vanya, Kamila Shamsie on Nick Nickelby, the Mary Whitehouse archive.
The Shining, Lucy Kirkwood, Colm Toibin, Some Girls
Kirsty Lang on The Shining, Lucy Kirkwood, Colm Toibin and Some Girls.
John Goodman, Orhan Pamuk, Andrew Rawnsley on Secret State
Mark Lawson presents John Goodman, Orhan Pamuk, and Andrew Rawnsley on Secret State.
Rust and Bone, Aerosmith, paper art, and hotels on film
Oscar-winner Marion Cotillard in Rust and Bone, Aerosmith interviewed, and The First Cut.
The Master; Seduced by Art; Thomas Adès
Lionel Shriver on The Master, photography at the National Gallery; composer Thomas Adès.
Tom Wolfe in conversation with Mark Lawson
Mark Lawson interviews American writer Tom Wolfe, as he publishes a new novel.
Jez Butterworth, Wizards vs Aliens, soundscapes for journeys
Playwright Jez Butterworth, Russell T Davies' latest TV show, and soundscapes on the move.
Mark Gatiss as Charles I; Posy Simmonds; 2013 City of Culture plans
Mark Gatiss as Charles I, cartoonist Posy Simmonds, Derry-Londonderry City of Culture 2013
Thomas Keneally, Dan Stevens, 25 years of Michael Palin's TV travels
Booker Prize-winning writer Thomas Keneally, actor Dan Stevens and Michael Palin's Brazil.
Poet Sharon Olds, Squeeze on tour
Sharon Olds on her poems charting the end of her marriage; Squeeze on writing new songs.
Skyfall director Sam Mendes, Kevin Costner's TV series
Kirsty Lang on Skyfall director Sam Mendes; Kevin Costner in TV series Hatfields & McCoys.
Ginger & Rosa, Ralph Steadman on birds, the man who lights the Rolling Stones
Kirsty Lang reviews Sally Potter's Ginger & Rosa and talks birds with Ralph Steadman.
Rod Stewart, The Lost Prince, Hebburn
Rod Stewart on his career, the prince who was nearly Henry IX and sitcom Hebburn reviewed.
Hollywood costumes, rock docs, Damien Hirst's harbour sculpture
Hollywood costumes from Oz to Avatar; rock documentaries; Damien Hirst's harbour sculpture
Graham Norton; Peter Hook; Beasts of the Southern Wild
Graham Norton on whether TV talk has been sanitised; Peter Hook on life in Joy Division.
Tim Burton's Frankenweenie, David Walliams, US TV series Girls
Tim Burton's new animation Frankenweenie; David Walliams on his memoir; US TV series Girls
On the Road - the film, American Idiot, Agyness Deyn
On the Road in the cinema; American Idiot the musical; Agyness Deyn; the memoir industry.
Comedy performer David Mitchell, Nobel Prize for Literature
Peep Show's David Mitchell, the Nobel Prize for literature and how actors learn accents.
The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour, Anne-Marie Duff, David Shrigley
The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour, actress Anne-Marie Duff, and artist David Shrigley.
This House - Roy Hattersley reviews; Jo Nesbo; Prince biography
Roy Hattersley reviews Westminster drama This House; Jo Nesbo; a biography of Prince.
Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend reflects on the highs and lows of his career, as he publishes a memoir.
Ruby Sparks, Roy Willliams,The Plane Crash, William Klein
Ruby Sparks, from the directors of Litte Miss Sunshine; playwright Roy Williams.
The Reader author Bernhard Schlink, Homeland returns, Caryl Churchill's new play
The Reader author Bernhard Schlink, US painter Alex Katz, and TV drama Homeland is back.
Howard Barker, Welcome to India, attracting young opera audiences
Dramatist Howard Barker, how TV covers India, and attracting younger audiences to opera.
BBC International Short Story Award, Mumford and Sons
John Wilson has news of the BBC International Short Story Award winner.
Emma Watson in The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Turner Prize, Hunted
Emma Watson in The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Turner Prize, Hunted, Northern Broadsides.
The Thick of It, Cerys Matthews, Lucy Liu in Elementary
The writers of The Thick of It, Cerys Matthews on country women, and Elementary.
Front Row - J K Rowling
JK Rowling talks to Mark Lawson, as she publishes her first novel aimed at adult readers.
Muse interviewed, Andy Williams remembered, Short Story contenders
Muse on their Olympic role, Andy Williams remembered, and Short Story Award writers.
Bruce Willis in Looper, Ashley Jensen, BBC Short Story author
Mark Lawson reviews Bruce Willis in Looper, plus Extras actress Ashley Jensen on stage.
Holy Motors, The Paradise, BBC Short Story contender
French film Holy Motors with Kylie Minogue, plus TV drama The Paradise and Indian settings
Untouchable review, Louise Wener interview, Ryszard Kapuscinski biography
French hit Untouchable reviewed, and Louise Wener and Roy Boulter on their radio drama.
Rupert Everett, novelist Deborah Levy, and Big Boys Go Bananas!*
Actor Rupert Everett on his new memoir, novelist Deborah Levy and Big Boys Go Bananas!*.
Oliver Stone, Jesus Christ Superstar with Mel C
Oliver Stone on Savages; Mel C, Tim Minchin and Chris Moyles on Jesus Christ Superstar.
Brad Pitt's latest reviewed, Gareth Malone, Greg Davies
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
Now Is Good director Ol Parker, Caryl Churchill's new play, BBC Short Story Award writer.
John Cale; BBC International Short Story Award
BBC International Short Story Award shortlist, John Cale interview, and John Moores Prize.
Downton Abbey reviewed, Sheridan Smith as Hedda Gabler, David Byrne
Downton Abbey returns; Sheridan Smith stars as Hedda Gabler; David Byrne's musical rules.
Jonathan Pryce's Lear, Thomas Heatherwick, Mercury Prize
Mark Lawson on Jonathan Pryce as King Lear, and Thomas Heatherwick on his Olympic cauldron
The Killers, Booker Prize shortlist, Woody Allen film, Bronze
Mark Lawson on bronze artworks, American band The Killers and the Booker Prize shortlist.
Meryl Streep in Hope Springs, Pre-Raphaelites exhibition
Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones in Hope Springs, plus a major pre-Raphaelites exhibition.
Charles Sturridge, Iraq War novel, revival of silent cinema
Director Charles Sturridge; Iraq war novel; silent cinema return; chess sets by artists.
Darcey Bussell, Bob Dylan reviewed, and the Bristol Old Vic reopens
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
Donny Osmond, Cecil Beaton's war photos, the return of Dallas and new art from China.
Novelist Howard Jacobson; actor Damian Lewis; Lawless reviewed
Booker-winning writer Howard Jacobson, Damian Lewis on The Sweeney, and Lawless reviewed.
Hermione Norris, Anna Karenina reviewed, Henning Mankell
Actress Hermione Norris, Anna Karenina reviewed, Henning Mankell and Northumberlandia.
Opera star Alfie Boe, TV drama The Bletchley Circle, organist Cameron Carpenter
Opera star Alfie Boe, TV drama The Bletchley Circle, and organist Cameron Carpenter.
Bobby Womack, with Damon Albarn and Peter Guralnick
John Wilson talks to soul survivor Bobby Womack, with views from collaborator Damon Albarn
The e-book debate - threat or opportunity?
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
Sheridan Smith in Mrs Biggs, novelist Joyce Carol Oates, and poetry from the rooftop.
Adrian Lester takes questions from young actors
Mark Lawson talks to Hustle star Adrian Lester, who answers questions from young actors.
Harrogate Crime Writing Festival Special
Mark Lawson reports from the annual Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate.
Booker T, novelist cricketers and Charlie Brooker's new comedy
Booker T and the MGs, the Authors cricket team, and Charlie Brooker's new comedy series.
Ian McEwan, recorded before an audience in Edinburgh
Mark Lawson interviews Ian McEwan, as he publishes his new novel Sweet Tooth.
James Meek, The Three Stooges reviewed, Stockhausen in helicopters
Novelist James Meek, The Three Stooges return, and Stockhausen's epic opera Mittwoch.
Tom Stoppard, The Watch, Tony Scott remembered, cellist Natalie Clein
Tom Stoppard, Tony Scott remembered, The Watch reviewed and music by cellist Natalie Clein
Philippa Gregory, The Last Weekend, Dirty Dancing at 25
Novelist Philippa Gregory, Blake Morrison's The Last Weekend, and Dirty Dancing at 25.
Jeanette Winterson; Birger Larsen, director of The Killing
Jeanette Winterson on witch trials; Birger Larsen, director of The Killing; political pop.
Edinburgh Festival, David Hayman, Virginia Ironside
Mark Lawson reports from Edinburgh on the talking points of the Festival and Fringe so far
Alanis Morissette, Take This Waltz
Interview with Alanis Morissette, review of Take This Waltz, and music for the cactus.
Alice Cooper, Clive Owen, and TV drama Person of Interest
Rock star Alice Cooper, actor Clive Owen, and new US crime drama Person of Interest.
Nicola Benedetti interviewed; Paralympic drama The Best of Men reviewed
Kirsty Lang interviews violinist Nicola Benedetti and reviews a TV drama about Paralympics
New TV comedies set at school; Edinburgh round-up
Jack Whitehall's latest comedy reviewed, Edinburgh fringe so far, bartering for theatre.
Bourne writer Tony Gilroy, large-scale public theatre, Jackpot review
Bourne writer Tony Gilroy, large-scale public theatre, Jackpot review.
Tributes to Marvin Hamlisch and Robert Hughes
John Wilson remembers the composer Marvin Hamlisch and the art critic Robert Hughes.
New Pixar film Brave, Mike Scott of the Waterboys, pop stars changing names
New Pixar animated film Brave, Mike Scott of the Waterboys, and pop stars changing names.
Curious Incident onstage, Alan Davies, Olympic puppeteers
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time onstage, Alan Davies, Olympic puppeteers
Meera Syal in Much Ado About Nothing
Kirsty Lang reports on a new RSC staging of Much Ado About Nothing, starring Meera Syal.
With John Wilson, who pays tribute to Gore Vidal, and visits the William Morris Gallery.
John Wilson pays tribute to Gore Vidal and visits the William Morris Gallery.
Mark Thomas on his father's love of opera; Bernard of Hollywood's images of Marilyn
Mark Thomas on his father's love of opera; Bernard of Hollywood's Marilyn Monroe photos.
Mark Wahlberg in Ted, James Kelman, Mark Ravenhill
Novelist James Kelman; the verdict on Mark Wahlberg in Ted; Greeks v Trojans at the RSC.
'Woman in a Dressing Gown', Louis Nowra, Newton Faulkner
London in the eyes of international photographers; Newton Faulkner; writer Louis Nowra.
Mark Rylance as Richard III, Herman Koch, Searching for Sugarman
Mark Rylance as Richard III reviewed, novelist Herman Koch, and Searching for Sugarman.
The Man Booker longlist; The Doctor's Dilemma reviewed.
The Man Booker Prize longlist; The Doctor's Dilemma reviewed; director Fernando Meirelles.
Colin Dexter, Kronos Quartet, and Starkey on Churchill
Mark Lawson speaks to writer Colin Dexter and reviews David Starkey on The Churchills.
Ruby Wax interviewed; The Lorax reviewed
Ruby Wax, the latest commission for Tate Modern's Turbine Hall, and The Lorax reviewed.
Terry Jones on giving 'The Owl and the Pussycat' an operatic makeover
The Owl and the Pussycat becomes a floating opera, plus Steptoe and Son on stage.
Rapper Ice-T, Monica Mason's farewell to the Royal Ballet, Tom Hanks' new online project
Rapper Ice-T, Tom Hanks' new web project and Monica Mason's farewell to the Royal Ballet.
Madonna in the UK; Simon Russell Beale in Timon of Athens
Madonna's tour reaches the UK, Simon Russell Beale in Timon of Athens, poet Julia Copus.
Hattie Morahan and Dominic Rowan on booing at the theatre; John Lydon; literary letters
Hattie Morahan and Dominic Rowan on booing at the theatre, John Lydon and literary letters
The Dark Knight Rises; The Tanks; Asif Kapadia
Verdict on The Dark Knight Rises, Tate Modern's new Tanks, and film-maker Asif Kapadia.
Eoin Colfer; Catherine the Great; loneliness of a soloist
Eoin Colfer, Catherine the Great's treasures, and the loneliness of the classical soloist.
Antony Gormley; the man behind Angelos Epithemiou revealed
Mark Lawson meets sculptor Antony Gormley as a new exhibition, Still Standing, opens.
James Fenton, rained-off festivals, and author Nicola Barker
Poet James Fenton interviewed; festival insurance in wet weather; author Nicola Barker.
Wynton Marsalis interview; review of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis interviewed; Keira Knightley in an apocalyptic rom-com.
Magic Mike; Twenty Twelve writer John Morton.
Magic Mike reviewed; crime writer Andrea Camilleri; Twenty Twelve creator John Morton.
Amy Winehouse and Katy Perry films; William Fiennes on Joseph Mitchell
Amy Winehouse and Katy Perry documentaries; William Fiennes on Joseph Mitchell; Sam Lee.
Bryn Terfel, scoring Hitchcock, the Shard, Sinbad
Bryn Terfel on Welshness; new scores for Hitchcock; Sinbad on TV; The Shard on opening day
Julian Barnes on Jean Dujardin's new film, Nick Hewer, new Bond exhibition
Julian Barnes on Jean Dujardin's new film, Nick Hewer, and a new James Bond exhibition.
Richard Wilson's Italian Job re-creation; Mark Damazer on The Newsroom
Artist Richard Wilson re-creates The Italian Job finale, plus Mark Damazer on The Newsroom
Christopher Eccleston in Blackout; on the Chariots of Fire track; ping pong
Christopher Eccleston in Blackout; the Chariots of Fire stage running track; ping pong.
Bobby Womack, Jake Arnott, and Killer Joe reviewed
John Wilson talks to soul singer Bobby Womack; novelist Jake Arnott; Killer Joe reviewed.
28/06/2012
Mark Lawson talks to singer Macy Gray, plus culture minister Ed Vaizey on libraries.
The Amazing Spider-Man; Joe Penhall
The Amazing Spider-Man reviewed; playwright Joe Penhall; Nora Ephron remembered.
Friends with Kids, Edvard Munch
Kirsty Lang reports on the art of Edvard Munch, as a new exhibition opens at Tate Modern.
Terry Pratchett; Your Sister's Sister; Jed Mercurio
Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter, Your Sister's Sister reviewed, Jed Mercurio.
Crow with Handspring puppets, guitarist Milos, Mark Wallinger
Ted Hughes' Crow, guitarist Milos, artist Mark Wallinger and Gordon Ramsay behind bars.
Prunella Scales, Jenny Saville, Coogan and Iannucci on TV
Prunella Scales at 80, artist Jenny Saville, Steve Coogan and Armando Iannucci TV projects
Julie Walters back on stage, Adrian Lester, and Ed Stoppard on Alan Turing
Julie Walters back on stage; Adrian Lester's advice for actors; Ed Stoppard on Alan Turing
Sam Mendes; news of the Art Fund Prize winner
Sam Mendes on TV Shakespeare; news of the winner of the Art Fund Prize for museums.
Yoko Ono's art; Bruce Willis in Lay the Favourite
Art by Yoko Ono; Lay the Favourite, directed by Stephen Frears; the Paraorchestra.
Fast Girls, Gatz
Kirsty Lang reports from Exeter on a shortlisted contender for the Art Fund Prize.
Rachel Whiteread; Dallas reviewed; Watts Gallery
Artist Rachel Whiteread; Dallas is back; Watts Gallery competes for the Art Fund Prize.
Rock of Ages reviewed; Scottish National Portrait Gallery; Afghan War fiction.
Tom Cruise in Rock of Ages; Scottish National Portrait Gallery; Afghan War fiction.
Alan Howard interviewed; True Love reviewed
Alan Howard interviewed; a visit to the Hepworth Gallery; TV drama True Love reviewed.
Janet Suzman; Invisible Art; Cosmopolis review
Mark Lawson reports on an exhibition of invisible art, and meets actor Janet Suzman.
Rapper Professor Green interviewed; Dürrenmatt re-examined
Mark Lawson talks to rapper Professor Green and explores Dürrenmatt's dark vision.
06/06/2012
Mark Lawson reviews Woody Allen: A Documentary and interviews US novelist Richard Ford.
Hilary Mantel talks to Mark Lawson
Mark Lawson meets Hilary Mantel, writer of Wolf Hall and its sequel Bring Up the Bodies.
Neneh Cherry interviewed; the Transit of Venus in art
Neneh Cherry; the transit of Venus in art; when a dark future becomes the dull present.
Michael Morpurgo; Ridley Scott's Prometheus reviewed
Ridley Scott's Prometheus, Michael Morpurgo on his life-story, and Antigone on stage.
John Irving; African art; Thomas Heatherwick
With Mark Lawson, including an interview with John Irving, and African art in Manchester.
Patti Smith, Ben Drew (aka Plan B)
John Wilson interviews singer-songwriter Patti Smith and Ben Drew (aka rapper Plan B).
Ken Loach review; Rumer; James Sallis interview
Ken Loach's new whisky-infused film; interviews with writer James Sallis and singer Rumer.
Tracey Emin in Margate; Cannes Film Festival
Kirsty Lang talks to Tracey Emin in Margate, and news from the Cannes Film Festival.
Tom Phillips, writing final TV episodes, Arnold Wesker at 80
Artist Tom Phillips, writing final TV episodes, and Arnold Wesker at 80. With Mark Lawson.
Chariots of Fire on stage; Henry Moore indoors.
Chariots of Fire on stage, Edward Burtynsky photos, and Henry Moore comes indoors.
Actor John Simm, author George RR Martin
Mark Lawson with actor John Simm, author George RR Martin and a Eurovision song review.
Moonrise Kingdom, Joanne Harris, artist Richard Wilson
Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom, novelist Joanne Harris, and artist Richard Wilson.
Rolf Harris on his art; Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau obituary
Rolf Harris on his art; acting drunk on stage; Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau remembered.
Screenwriter Paul Abbott; The Dictator reviewed
Shameless creator Paul Abbott on his new TV drama; Sacha Baron Cohen in The Dictator.
Kevin Rowland from Dexys Midnight Runners; Ballgowns at the V&A
Dexys Midnight Runners return, ballgowns at the V&A, and Brice Marden. With John Wilson.
Danny DeVito and Richard Griffiths interviewed; the Art Fund Prize shortlist announced
Danny DeVito and Richard Griffiths, and the shortlist for the Art Fund Prize for museums.
Coronation Street musical; Anish Kapoor's Olympic sculpture
Anish Kapoor's giant Olympic sculpture, the Coronation Street musical, and the Proclaimers
Hilary Mantel, Tim Burton, 56 Up
Hilary Mantel on her sequel to Wolf Hall, Tim Burton on Dark Shadows, and 56 Up reviewed.
Writer John Hodge; Naxos Records; plot against Edward VIII
Trainspotting screenwriter and playwright John Hodge; Naxos Records; Edward VIII deposed.
Mel Gibson reviewed and Pianist Mitsuko Uchida
With Mark Lawson. Mel Gibson on screen; pianist Mitsuko Uchida; actress Maxine Peake.
Damon Albarn in his studio
John Wilson meets musician Damon Albarn in his studio, as he prepares for a busy summer.
04/05/2012
Kirsty Lang with poet Paul Durcan, comic Isy Suttie; Michael Craig-Martin on Bauhaus art.
A controversial play about Apple; Shirley Hughes; the original Homeland
The creator of a controversial play about Apple, plus children's writer Shirley Hughes.
Jason Isaacs; South Sudan theatre company
John Wilson speaks to actor Jason Isaacs and the South Sudan Theatre Company.
Mark Haddon; Turner Prize shortlist; Norah Jones
John Wilson meets Mark Haddon, plus news of the shortlist for the Turner Prize.
Leonardo Da Vinci reviewed; Maxim Vengerov interviewed
Leonardo Da Vinci reviewed, violinist Maxim Vengerov interviewed, American Pie reheated.
Enquirer - a play about UK Newspaper journalists
Enquirer, a play about journalism in crisis; Toni Morrison's new novel; Picasso's etchings
Brodsky Quartet; Edward Bond; TV Impressionists
Mark Lawson meets the Brodsky Quartet and talks to playwright Edward Bond.
Michael Frayn, Derek Walcott, and David Hare's play South Downs
Michael Frayn, Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott, and David Hare's new play South Downs.
Glenn Close as Albert Nobbs; Harry Shearer on Nixon
Mark Lawson reviews Glenn Close in Albert Nobbs and interviews actor Harry Shearer.
World Book Night; Mark Ravenhill; Winning Words at Olympic Park
Shakespeare's sonnets in World Book Night books; Winning Words at Olympic Park.
Barbara Windsor, Cillian Murphy and Enda Walsh
With Mark Lawson, including interviews with actors Barbara Windsor and Cillian Murphy.
David Suchet, BBC Proms 2012
Mark Lawson meets David Suchet, and Roger Wright brings news of the 2012 BBC Proms.
Stanley Booth; Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
John Wilson talks to Stanley Booth about his account of life with The Rolling Stones.
Irvine Welsh; Bob Marley film; Orange Prize shortlist
John Wilson meets novelist Irvine Welsh; Bob Marley documentary; Orange Prize shortlist.
Sir Tim Rice and Pamela Stephenson
With Mark Lawson, including interviews with Sir Tim Rice and Pamela Stephenson.
Horrible Histories on TV; ballerina Tamara Rojo; Mozart's Sister
John Wilson with the makers of TV's Horrible Histories, dancer Tamara Rojo, Roger Ballen.
Dara O Briain; Whit Stillman; Butch Cassidy rides again
John Wilson talks to Dara O Briain and Whit Stillman and reviews Butch Cassidy's comeback.
Anne Frank
Mark Lawson reports on how the life of Anne Frank has inspired a range of new writing.
Clive James and The Cabin in the Woods film review
With Mark Lawson, including an interview with Clive James about his new poetry collection.
Theatre Producers Special
Mark Lawson talks to leading theatre producers about the art of creating a hit show.
Photography special: Bailey, McCullin, O'Neill, Benson
Photography special with David Bailey, Don McCullin,Terry O'Neill and Harry Benson.
Graham Coxon interviewed; Mirror, Mirror reviewed
John Wilson talks to Graham Coxon, historian Tom Holland and reviews Mirror Mirror.
Julianne Moore as Sarah Palin in HBO's Game Change
Julianne Moore as Sarah Palin in Game Change; Richard Hawley; Sven Lindqvist.
Labrinth interviewed; Headhunters reviewed
With Mark Lawson, who reviews the film Headhunters, based on a book by Jo Nesbo.
Damien Hirst, Michael Grade
Mark Lawson reports on Damien Hirst at Tate Modern; Michael Grade on British television.
Kirsty Lang in New York with the director of the Metropolitan Museum
With Kirsty Lang in New York as she meets the British-born head of the Metropolitan Museum
Harry Potter studio tour; unfilmed screenplays
Mark Lawson takes the Harry Potter studio tour; the screenplays which were never made.
Dr John, Tim Lott, and Janet Street-Porter on British Design 1948-2012
Dr John; Tim Lott; Janet Street Porter on British Design 1948-2012.
Brendan O'Carroll; John Eliot Gardiner; Gillian Wearing.
Mark Lawson meets Brendan O'Carroll, creator and star of the TV comedy Mrs Brown's Boys.
Aardman Animations' Pirate film; Jodi Picoult; Ben Okri
Aardman's Pirate film; novelist Jodi Picoult; Madonna's new CD; poetry from Ben Okri.
Jonny Greenwood and composer Krzysztof Penderecki; Brains - the exhibition.
Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood and composer Krzysztof Penderecki; Brains - the exhibition.
Greg Doran; Molly Dineen on Werner Herzog
Greg Doran discusses his new post of artistic director of the RSC. Molly Dineen on Herzog.
Luther creator Neil Cross; re-imagining Ballets Russes
Neil Cross, creator of Luther; Ballets Russes re-invented; when pop name-drops go wrong.
The Hunger Games; Kensington Palace; Paul Weller on beat poetry
The Hunger Games review; Kensington Palace re-opens; beat poetry with Paul Weller.
Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton; Russell Banks
Imelda Staunton and Michael Ball in Sweeney Todd, the new Titanic and author Russell Banks
Andrew Motion; violinist David Garrett; 1001 TV sets
Andrew Motion's Treasure Island sequel; violinist David Garrett; 1001 analogue TV sets.
Jerwood Gallery in Hastings; One Night on TV; Tobias Jones
John Wilson visits the Jerwood Gallery, Hastings; TV drama One Night review; Tobias Jones.
Miró's grandsons on his sculptures; The Devils on DVD
Miro in Yorkshire Sculpture Park; Ken Russell's The Devils on DVD; speaking Shakespeare.
Irving Berlin's daughters; playwright Helen Edmundson
Mark Lawson interviews Irving Berlin's daughters; Helen Edmundson on Mary Shelley.
Lesley Sharp; Noah Stewart; We Bought a Zoo
Actress Lesley Sharp; tenor Noah Stewart; Matt Damon in the film We Bought a Zoo.
New York Special: John Tiffany, Lyndsay Faye, Mike Daisey's play about Apple
Kirsty Lang in New York, with director John Tiffany; art for healthcare; criminal slang.
Gilbert and George; Nanci Griffith; John Cusack as Edgar Allan Poe
Mark Lawson meets Gilbert and George; singer Nanci Griffith; John Cusack plays Poe.
Andrew Lloyd Webber on Phantom sequel Love Never Dies
Mark Lawson talks to Andrew Lloyd Webber, as his musical Love Never Dies appears on DVD.
Lloyd Newson; Michael Winterbottom; cinematic soccer team
John Wilson meets dance director Lloyd Newson, and Trishna director Michael Winterbottom.
Andrew Stanton; William Byrd; sports documentaries
Mark Lawson with Oscar-winning film-maker Andrew Stanton; William Byrd's music.
Therapy in fiction, film and TV drama
Therapy in film, fiction and TV drama, with Naomi Alderman.
Titian saved; Bruce Springsteen's new album
Bruce Springsteen's new album; Titian saved for £45m; Caitlin Moran and Antonia Fraser.
Christina Ricci; Nick Park; writer Errol John reassessed
Christina Ricci interview; Trinidad-born writer Errol John remembered; Nick Park.
Tom Hardy in This Means War; Ian Rankin's New Elizabethan
Tom Hardy in This Means War; Ian Rankin chooses his New Elizabethan; and Paula Milne.
Jennifer Aniston in Wanderlust and comedian Sarah Millican
Mark Lawson reviews opera The Death of Klinghoffer and interviews comedian Sarah Millican.
Naomi Alderman on video games
Naomi Alderman asks why video games haven't received the recognition enjoyed by other arts
Fourth Plinth; Peter Ackroyd; new Water Music
The latest art for the Fourth Plinth; Peter Ackroyd on Wilkie Collins; new Water Music.
Olivia Colman, Rampart, e-books
Mark Lawson interviews OIivia Colman; review of Woody Harrelson in Rampart; e-book charts.
Sue Townsend, Charlotte Keatley, Black Gold
With Mark Lawson, including Sue Townsend and playwright Charlotte Keatley.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
The film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel reviewed; artist Jeremy Deller.
Walter Mosley, Phil Agland and Rory Gallagher
Walter Mosley, documentary-maker Phil Agland, and Rory Gallagher.
Director Josie Rourke; conductor Alan Gilbert; artistic friendships
Mark Lawson interviews director Josie Rourke; conductor Alan Gilbert; artistic friendships
AS Byatt on Picasso, and tenor Vittorio Grigolo
A S Byatt on a new Picasso exhibition, plus tenor Vittorio Grigolo, and chemistry goes pop
Mad Men's Jon Hamm; rain on stage
An interview with Jon Hamm, star of the TV drama Mad Men, and the art of making stage rain
Daniel Radcliffe; Big Fat Gypsy Weddings producers
Mark Lawson interviews Daniel Radcliffe, who now stars in the film The Woman in Black.
Paul McCartney, Inspector Montalbano
Paul McCartney; the life and death of Lizzie Siddal; new crime series Inspector Montalbano
Don McLean, Yayoi Kusama
Singer-songwriter Don McLean; Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama; Hollywood's star dogs.
Lucian Freud, Stephen Daldry, RIBA Gold Medal
Mark Lawson reports on Lucian Freud's portraits and meets director Stephen Daldry.
2012 Art Fund Prize Longlist
With Mark Lawson. News of the 2012 Art Fund Prize for Museums and Galleries longlist.
The influential people in theatre; the return of The Muppets
The most influential people in British theatre; the Muppets return to the cinema.
Homeland, the Syrian poet Adonis and Restoration Comedy
With Mark Lawson. The hit US TV series Homeland, Syrian poet Adonis and Restoration Drama.
Martha Marcy May Marlene and author Anne Rice
New film Martha Marcy May Marlene and author Anne Rice.
Actor Ashley Walters; Howard Hodgkin's Indian art; Katherine Kelly
Actor Ashley Walters; Howard Hodgkin's Indian art collection; Katherine Kelly on stage.
Charlize Theron in Young Adult; Kate Grenville
Charlize Theron in Young Adult, and Australian novelist Kate Grenville.
Kate Winslet and Jodie Foster in Polanski's film, Carnage
Kate Winslet and Jodie Foster in the film Carnage; Waiting for Godot with a black cast.
Alice Coote; Turner in Margate; Lana del Rey
Turner in Margate; mezzo-soprano Alice Coote; Joe Orton revisited; Lana Del Rey reviewed.
Hajj at the British Museum
Hajj at the British Museum; romantic film Like Crazy; comedy performer Andi Osho.
Andrew Miller and Nicholas Hytner
Costa Book of the Year winner Andrew Miller and Swedish crime writer Jens Lapidus.
2012 Academy Award nominations
Mark Lawson reports on the 2012 Academy Award nominations.
23/01/2012
With Mark Lawson, including a review of George Clooney in the film The Descendants.
Norma Percy on Putin; soldiers' stories on stage
Soldiers' stories on stage; Norma Percy on Putin; L'Atalante. John Wilson presents.
Leonard Cohen; Abi Morgan interviewed
Leonard Cohen and his new disc; screenwriter Abi Morgan; Ralph Fiennes' Coriolanus.
Madonna's W.E. reviewed; Ian Rankin's unpublished novel
Mark Lawson reviews Madonna's W.E., and Ian Rankin on his unpublished first novel.
William Boyd on David Hockney, and new film Haywire
William Boyd on David Hockney's landscape paintings; Steven Soderbergh's film Haywire.
Leonardo DiCaprio in Clint Eastwood's J. Edgar. TS Eliot Prize
Leonardo DiCaprio as J Edgar Hoover; TS Eliot Prize winner; British Film Industry report.
Heidi Thomas on Call the Midwife; trumpeter Alison Balsam
John Wilson talks to Heidi Thomas about Call the Midwife, and to trumpeter Alison Balsom.
Antony Gormley; painting Blair; beyond popcorn
Mark Lawson meets two artists who painted Tony Blair; Antony Gormley's new collaboration.
The Crusades; Emeli Sande; Guy Martin
John Wilson with historian Thomas Asbridge, singer Emeli Sande, photographer Guy Martin.
JC Chandor on his film Margin Call; composer Anna Meredith
JC Chandor on his film Margin Call; Freddie Flintoff's documentary about depression.
Steven Spielberg on War Horse; Philip Larkin's poetry
Mark Lawson talks to Steven Spielberg about his version of War Horse.
Puppets take centre stage
Kirsty Lang reports on how puppets have entered the theatrical mainstream.
New TV comedies; Tom Hooper on life after The King's Speech
Mark Lawson on two new TV comedies; director Tom Hooper on life after The King's Speech.
Actor Michael Fassbender, and Julian Lloyd Webber on Delius
Actor Michael Fassbender, and Julian Lloyd Webber and Tasmin Little on Delius.
Costa Book Awards category winners announced; Tony Marchant; Ronald Searle Tribute
Costa Book Awards category winners announced;Tony Marchant; Ronald Searle Tribute.
Kate Bush, Nick Mason and Brian Wilson on new life for old tapes
Musicians including Kate Bush, Brian Wilson and Nick Mason revisit their archives.
The Boxing Day Quiz
The Boxing Day Quiz! Mark Lawson poses cultural brain-teasers to writers and performers.