Front Row Episodes Episode guide
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Christopher Eccleston on The Shadow Line
Mark Lawson reports on the new Lyric Theatre in Belfast and new TV drama The Shadow Line.
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Shirley MacLaine, Thor, John Sullivan
Mark Lawson talks to actress Shirley MacLaine. Plus Kenneth Branagh's film Thor reviewed.
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Andy Warhol's last trip to London
John Wilson reports on Andy Warhol's last visit to London in 1986, and its unlikely legacy
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Depictions of Christ from Dorothy L Sayers to James Frey
Mark Lawson visits the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ archives to trace dramatic and literary portrayals of Christ.
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David Tennant in United; Ray Winstone in Tracker
John Wilson on David Tennant in the TV drama United and Ray Winstone in the film Tracker.
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Morrissey talks to John Wilson
John Wilson talks to singer and songwriter Morrissey.
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John Wilson in Iran
John Wilson in Iran as the Cyrus Cylinder returns to the UK; musician Robbie Robertson.
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Russell Brand and Helen Mirren in Arthur
Kirsty Lang reviews the remake of the film Arthur, with Helen Mirren and Russell Brand.
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The Pale King, by David Foster Wallace; Jazz Viola
With Kirsty Lang, who reviews David Foster Wallace's posthumous novel The Pale King.
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Betty Blue Eyes reviewed
Mark Lawson reviews Betty Blue Eyes, the new stage musical based on an Alan Bennett film.
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The Ipswich murders become a stage production: London Road
Mark Lawson meets the creators of the play, London Road, about the five murders in Ipswich
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Joan Miro at Tate Modern; Henning Mankell
Joan Miro on show at Tate Modern and Henning Mankell on writing the last Wallander novel.
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Writer Rona Munro; Meek's Cutoff reviewed
Oranges and Sunshine writer Rona Munro, and new western Meek's Cutoff.
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TV thriller The Reckoning, and Iraq film Son of Babylon
TV thriller The Reckoning, and director of Iraq film Son of Babylon.
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Documentary maker Molly Dineen; Roger Michell on one-take films
Mark Lawson interviews film-maker Molly Dineen; Roger Michell discusses one-take films.
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Stefanie Powers interview; Murray Gold on Kafka
With Mark Lawson, including an interview with actress Stephanie Powers.
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Bob Marley photos, and war documentary Armadillo
Bob Marley photos, and Danish documentary Armadillo, following troops in Afghanistan.
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David Lodge and TV drama The Kennedys
David Lodge discusses his new novel about HG Wells; a review of TV drama The Kennedys.
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Violinist Leila Josefowicz, novelist Glen Duncan, The Killing
Kirsty Lang meets violinist Leila Josefowicz, and considers the phenomenon of The Killing.
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Daniel O'Donnell, William Boyd, Source Code review
Mark Lawson meets singer Daniel O'Donnell and reviews Rocket to the Moon by Clifford Odets
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30/03/2011
Mark Lawson reports on arts funding cuts and reviews Rattigan's Cause Celebre.
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29/03/2011
Mark Lawson discusses Monica Ali's novel which imagines Princess Diana never died.
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Essential Killing reviewed; Candy Cabs writers
With Kirsty Lang. The writers of TV comedy Candy Cabs and the legacy of Cecil Sharp.
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The Aesthetic Movement at the V&A, and Kylie's Show Director
The Aesthetic Movement at the V&A and director of Kylie's Aphrodite-Les Folies Show.
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Peter Brook at 86
Kirsty Lang meets theatre director Peter Brook, and reviews Room at the Top on TV.
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Elizabeth Taylor remembered; Gwyneth Paltrow in Country Strong
Memories of Elizabeth Taylor from Nicolas Roeg, Barry Norman and Paul Gambaccini.
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Midsomer Murders, Alison Krauss, James Watt's workshop
Mark Lawson reviews Midsomer Murders and talks to singer and fiddle player Alison Krauss.
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The Eagle reviewed and Jack Rosenthal's Smash!
A review of The Eagle, starring Channing Tatum, and Sheffield's Ruskin Collection reopens.
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Crimson Petal and the White; 21st century clowns
TV drama The Crimson Petal and the White reviewed; what makes a 21st century clown?
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Matt Smith plays Christopher Isherwood;and the David Cohen Prize Winner
Matt Smith plays Christopher Isherwood in a new TV drama; and the David Cohen Prize winner