Front Row Episodes Episode guide
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Amos Oz, Ghost the Musical
Mark Lawson reviews the stage musical Ghost and talks to author Amos Oz.
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The new Museum of Liverpool; Beginners; Mercury Prize Shortlist
Mark Lawson visits the new Museum of Liverpool; news of the Mercury Prize nominations.
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Designer Kenneth Grange; Cars 2 reviewed
Mark Lawson meets designer Kenneth Grange, whose work includes the InterCity 125 train.
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The biggest ever symphony; smoking on stage; Ben Mezrich
Mark Lawson reports on a rare performance of Havergal Brian's epic Gothic symphony.
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Jake or Dinos Chapman - A Show of Work Done Separately
Mark Lawson reports on new works by the often controversial artists Jake and Dinos Chapman
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Bobby Fischer film, and Mr Benn creator David McKee
Bobby Fischer documentary film, and Mr Benn creator David McKee.
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Johnny Vegas makes art out of selling, and in the dark with Amadou and Mariam
John Wilson talks to Johnny Vegas, as he opens a new theatre show in Manchester.
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Frank Cottrell Boyce on the final Harry Potter film, Rageh Omaar on The Life of Muhammad
With John Wilson, including the verdict on the final Harry Potter film.
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Barry Norman on Hollywood Glamour; Mick Jagger's new group SuperHeavy, Commonwealth Institute
Kirsty Lang considers the golden age of Hollywood glamour with Barry Norman.
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Anna Maxwell Martin; Sondheim's Road Show
The UK premiere of Stephen Sondheim's Road Show and actress Anna Maxwell Martin.
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Bertrand Tavernier and Jean-Luc Godard's new films; Cy Twombly, Tom Rob Smith
Mark Lawson talks to author Tom Rob Smith and reviews Bertrand Tavernier's new film.
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Romola Garai, David Schwimmer's film Trust
Mark Lawson meets Romola Garai and reviews David Schwimmer's film Trust about web stalking
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Terrence Malick's film The Tree Of Life reviewed
Kirsty Lang reviews Terrence Malick's film The Tree of Life and meets writer Aatish Taseer
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Manchester International Festival Special
Mark Lawson at the Manchester International Festival, with Victoria Wood and Paul Heaton.
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Kevin Spacey as Richard III; Aravind Adiga interviewed
Kirsty Lang reviews Kevin Spacey as Shakespeare's Richard III and meets Evelyn Glennie.
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Trevor Eve at 60 and Robert Redford's new film
Mark Lawson talks to Trevor Eve and reviews Robert Redford's film The Conspirator.
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Tom Hanks' new film Larry Crowne; Damon Albarn, and Duane Eddy
With John Wilson. Tom Hanks in the film Larry Crowne; Damon Albarn and Duane Eddy.
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Philip Roth
Mark Lawson meets novelist Philip Roth, winner of the Man Booker International Prize 2011.
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Stevie Nicks' solo album; Arthur Wood: Archers' composer
Kirsty Lang finds out more about composer Arthur Wood, whose music introduces The Archers.
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23/06/2011
With Kirsty Lang, who reports on an exhibition of 60 distinctive images of the Queen.
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Magritte and Warhol shows reviewed; Nico Muhly; Sirens
Mark Lawson reports on a major Magritte exhibition opening in Liverpool.
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Russell T Davies; Christos Tsiolkas
Mark Lawson talks to Christos Tsiolkas, whose novel The Slap generated considerable debate
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Bridesmaids reviewed; Stephen Frears at 70; Folkestone Triennial
Mark Lawson talks to film director Stephen Frears on his 70th birthday.
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Alan Hollinghurst
Mark Lawson with an extended interview with Booker prize-winning writer Alan Hollinghurst.
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Mildred Pierce review and author Andrew Miller
Kate Winslet in Mildred Pierce reviewed; a theatre tests out its seating plans.
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Shrek the Musical, and the winner of the Art Fund Prize
Shrek the Musical, and the winner of the Art Fund Prize announced.
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Architect Zaha Hadid interviewed; Life in a Day reviewed
John Wilson talks to architect Zaha Hadid in Glasgow; Life in a Day reviewed.
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William H Macy, and new Mel Gibson film The Beaver
William H Macy, and new Mel Gibson film The Beaver.
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Kristin Scott Thomas, Terry Pratchett's documentary, Neil MacGregor
Mark Lawson meets actor Kristin Scott Thomas and reviews Terry Pratchett's TV documentary.
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Julian Barratt from The Mighty Boosh; Bath's Roman Baths
Kirsty Lang meets Julian Barratt and Doon Mackichan as they take on a classic Russian play