Front Row Episodes Episode guide
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The Thick of It, Cerys Matthews, Lucy Liu in Elementary
The writers of The Thick of It, Cerys Matthews on country women, and Elementary.
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Front Row - J K Rowling
JK Rowling talks to Mark Lawson, as she publishes her first novel aimed at adult readers.
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Muse interviewed, Andy Williams remembered, Short Story contenders
Muse on their Olympic role, Andy Williams remembered, and Short Story Award writers.
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Bruce Willis in Looper, Ashley Jensen, BBC Short Story author
Mark Lawson reviews Bruce Willis in Looper, plus Extras actress Ashley Jensen on stage.
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Holy Motors, The Paradise, BBC Short Story contender
French film Holy Motors with Kylie Minogue, plus TV drama The Paradise and Indian settings
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Untouchable review, Louise Wener interview, Ryszard Kapuscinski biography
French hit Untouchable reviewed, and Louise Wener and Roy Boulter on their radio drama.
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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!*.
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Oliver Stone, Jesus Christ Superstar with Mel C
Oliver Stone on Savages; Mel C, Tim Minchin and Chris Moyles on Jesus Christ Superstar.
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Brad Pitt's latest reviewed, Gareth Malone, Greg Davies
Brad Pitt in Killing Them Softly reviewed, choirmaster Gareth Malone, comedian Greg Davies
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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.
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John Cale; BBC International Short Story Award
BBC International Short Story Award shortlist, John Cale interview, and John Moores Prize.
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Downton Abbey reviewed, Sheridan Smith as Hedda Gabler, David Byrne
Downton Abbey returns; Sheridan Smith stars as Hedda Gabler; David Byrne's musical rules.
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Jonathan Pryce's Lear, Thomas Heatherwick, Mercury Prize
Mark Lawson on Jonathan Pryce as King Lear, and Thomas Heatherwick on his Olympic cauldron
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The Killers, Booker Prize shortlist, Woody Allen film, Bronze
Mark Lawson on bronze artworks, American band The Killers and the Booker Prize shortlist.
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Meryl Streep in Hope Springs, Pre-Raphaelites exhibition
Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones in Hope Springs, plus a major pre-Raphaelites exhibition.
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Charles Sturridge, Iraq War novel, revival of silent cinema
Director Charles Sturridge; Iraq war novel; silent cinema return; chess sets by artists.
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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.
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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.
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Novelist Howard Jacobson; actor Damian Lewis; Lawless reviewed
Booker-winning writer Howard Jacobson, Damian Lewis on The Sweeney, and Lawless reviewed.
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Hermione Norris, Anna Karenina reviewed, Henning Mankell
Actress Hermione Norris, Anna Karenina reviewed, Henning Mankell and Northumberlandia.
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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.
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Bobby Womack, with Damon Albarn and Peter Guralnick
John Wilson talks to soul survivor Bobby Womack, with views from collaborator Damon Albarn
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The e-book debate - threat or opportunity?
Mark Lawson chairs a debate on whether ebooks are a threat or a new chance for publishers.
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Mrs Biggs, Joyce Carol Oates, Berberian Sound Studio
Sheridan Smith in Mrs Biggs, novelist Joyce Carol Oates, and poetry from the rooftop.
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Adrian Lester takes questions from young actors
Mark Lawson talks to Hustle star Adrian Lester, who answers questions from young actors.
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Harrogate Crime Writing Festival Special
Mark Lawson reports from the annual Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate.
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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.
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Ian McEwan, recorded before an audience in Edinburgh
Mark Lawson interviews Ian McEwan, as he publishes his new novel Sweet Tooth.
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James Meek, The Three Stooges reviewed, Stockhausen in helicopters
Novelist James Meek, The Three Stooges return, and Stockhausen's epic opera Mittwoch.
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Tom Stoppard, The Watch, Tony Scott remembered, cellist Natalie Clein
Tom Stoppard, Tony Scott remembered, The Watch reviewed and music by cellist Natalie Clein