http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/front-row/Interviews with leading novelists, musicians, film directors, artists and more, from Radio 4's flagship arts show, presented by Mark Lawson, Kirsty Lang and John Wilson. Front Row is broadcast on BBC Radio 4 each weekday evening at 7.15 - 7.45pmInterviews with leading novelists, musicians, film directors, artists and more, from Radio 4's flagship arts show, presented by Mark Lawson, Kirsty Lang and John Wilson. Front Row is broadcast on BBC Radio 4 each weekday evening at 7.15 - 7.45pmBBC Radio 4BBCpodcast.support@bbc.co.uken-gbhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/assets/artwork/fr.jpghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/front-row/(C) BBC 2013Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:17:56 +0100BBC,Radio4,Frontrow, front, arts, novelist, director, Lawson, Wilson, LangBBC,Radio4,Frontrow, front, arts, novelist, director, Lawson, Wilson, LangnononadultAuthor and illustrator Judith Kerr discusses her life and her books, in the week that she turns 90; Mexican tenor Rolando Villazón discusses his love of Verdi's music, 200 years after the composer's birth; best-selling crime writer Peter James discusses his latest book Dead Man's Time, the ninth novel in the Roy Grace Series; singer-songwriter Laura Marling reflects on her new album, Once I was an Eagle, and performs in the Front Row studio; novelist Mark Haddon discusses the curiosity of the Uffington White Horse for Front Row's Cultural Exchange; artist Cornelia Parker reflects on her latest exhibition, and a new book on her work.Author and illustrator Judith Kerr discusses her life and her books, in the week that she turns 90; Mexican tenor Rolando Villazón discusses his love of Verdi's music, 200 years after the composer's birth; best-selling crime writer Peter James...Author and illustrator Judith Kerr discusses her life and her books, in the week that she turns 90; Mexican tenor Rolando Villazón discusses his love of Verdi's music, 200 years after the composer's birth; best-selling crime writer Peter James discusses his latest book Dead Man's Time, the ninth novel in the Roy Grace Series; singer-songwriter Laura Marling reflects on her new album, Once I was an Eagle, and performs in the Front Row studio; novelist Mark Haddon discusses the curiosity of the Uffington White Horse for Front Row's Cultural Exchange; artist Cornelia Parker reflects on her latest exhibition, and a new book on her work.Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:18:00 +010062:37http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130614-1618.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130614-1618a.mp3BBC Radio 4Comedy performer Miranda Hart reflects on her career and social mishaps; Mark Lawson speaks to A M Homes, the winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction; composer Philip Glass discusses his latest opera, The Perfect American; John Wilson reports on the Art Fund Prize for Museum of the Year; actress Anne-Marie Duff; Kirsty Lang examines the legacy of anti-modernist artist Sir Alfred Munnings.Comedy performer Miranda Hart reflects on her career and social mishaps; Mark Lawson speaks to A M Homes, the winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction; composer Philip Glass discusses his latest opera, The Perfect American; John Wilson reports on the...Comedy performer Miranda Hart reflects on her career and social mishaps; Mark Lawson speaks to A M Homes, the winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction; composer Philip Glass discusses his latest opera, The Perfect American; John Wilson reports on the Art Fund Prize for Museum of the Year; actress Anne-Marie Duff; Kirsty Lang examines the legacy of anti-modernist artist Sir Alfred Munnings.Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:02:00 +010065:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130607-1702.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130607-1702a.mp3BBC Radio 4Choreographer Akram Khan; artist Jeremy Deller on his new work for the Venice Biennale; dramatist Lucy Kirkwood; Cathy Come Home and This Life producer Tony Garnett; Novelist Audrey Niffenegger; Paul Morley on his new book about the north.Choreographer Akram Khan; artist Jeremy Deller on his new work for the Venice Biennale; dramatist Lucy Kirkwood; Cathy Come Home and This Life producer Tony Garnett; Novelist Audrey Niffenegger; Paul Morley on his new book about the north....Choreographer Akram Khan; artist Jeremy Deller on his new work for the Venice Biennale; dramatist Lucy Kirkwood; Cathy Come Home and This Life producer Tony Garnett; Novelist Audrey Niffenegger; Paul Morley on his new book about the north.Fri, 31 May 2013 15:17:00 +010057:40http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130531-1517.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130531-1517a.mp3BBC Radio 4Richard Branson reflects on the 40th anniversary of Mike Oldfield's album Tubular Bells. Dan Brown talks about his latest thriller Inferno and Kite Runner author Khaled Hosseini on his new novel, And the Mountains Echoed.Richard Branson reflects on the 40th anniversary of Mike Oldfield's album Tubular Bells. Dan Brown talks about his latest thriller Inferno and Kite Runner author Khaled Hosseini on his new novel, And the Mountains Echoed....Richard Branson reflects on the 40th anniversary of Mike Oldfield's album Tubular Bells. Dan Brown talks about his latest thriller Inferno and Kite Runner author Khaled Hosseini on his new novel, And the Mountains Echoed.Fri, 24 May 2013 14:28:00 +010060:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130524-1428.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130524-1428a.mp3BBC Radio 4Andrew Lloyd Webber looks at the restoration of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Writer Allan Cubitt reveals the advantages of setting his new TV drama in Belfast. Ken Bruce, Kirsty Wark and Richard Bacon discuss the art of playing themselves. Front Row's Jukebox Jury deliver their verdicts on this year's Eurovision Song Contest contenders. And John Wilson meets the photographer Rankin and the musician Karl Hyde from Underworld.Andrew Lloyd Webber looks at the restoration of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Writer Allan Cubitt reveals the advantages of setting his new TV drama in Belfast. Ken Bruce, Kirsty Wark and Richard Bacon discuss the art of playing themselves. Front...Andrew Lloyd Webber looks at the restoration of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Writer Allan Cubitt reveals the advantages of setting his new TV drama in Belfast. Ken Bruce, Kirsty Wark and Richard Bacon discuss the art of playing themselves. Front Row's Jukebox Jury deliver their verdicts on this year's Eurovision Song Contest contenders. And John Wilson meets the photographer Rankin and the musician Karl Hyde from Underworld.Fri, 17 May 2013 15:48:00 +010065:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130517-1548.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130517-1548b.mp3BBC Radio 4Agnetha Fältskog talks about her years with ABBA and her new solo career; Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie nominates Tutu, by painter Ben Enwonwu, for Cultural Exchange; soprano Angela Gheorghiu reflects on her work and her controversial reputation; actor Kwame-Kwei Armah discusses his new role as artistic director of Center Stage theatre in Baltimore; James Hamilton-Paterson discusses his new book, set during the height of the Cold War.Agnetha Fältskog talks about her years with ABBA and her new solo career; Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie nominates Tutu, by painter Ben Enwonwu, for Cultural Exchange; soprano Angela Gheorghiu reflects on her work and her controversial reputation; actor...Agnetha Fältskog talks about her years with ABBA and her new solo career; Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie nominates Tutu, by painter Ben Enwonwu, for Cultural Exchange; soprano Angela Gheorghiu reflects on her work and her controversial reputation; actor Kwame-Kwei Armah discusses his new role as artistic director of Center Stage theatre in Baltimore; James Hamilton-Paterson discusses his new book, set during the height of the Cold War.Fri, 10 May 2013 16:21:00 +010065:50http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130510-1621.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130510-1621a.mp3BBC Radio 4TV producer Tony Garnett; Zoe Wanamaker; The Eagles; artist Ellen Gallagher; Lucy Moore on dancer Nijinsky; and actor Geoffrey Rush.TV producer Tony Garnett; Zoe Wanamaker; The Eagles; artist Ellen Gallagher; Lucy Moore on dancer Nijinsky; and actor Geoffrey Rush....TV producer Tony Garnett; Zoe Wanamaker; The Eagles; artist Ellen Gallagher; Lucy Moore on dancer Nijinsky; and actor Geoffrey Rush.Fri, 03 May 2013 17:00:00 +010059:32http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130503-1700.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130503-1700a.mp3BBC Radio 4Front Row launches the Cultural Exchange project: Tracey Emin discusses her favourite painting - Vermeer's Lady Writing a Letter with her Maid. Nick Park, creator of Wallace & Gromit, invites Mark Lawson to his new ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Hermione Lee assesses the new National Theatre production of Othello. Baroness Virginia Bottomley and Sir Peter Bottomley review The Politician's Husband. Photographer René Burri reflects on some of his most iconic images taken through the years. Ian Gillan and Ian Paice, of the band Deep Purple, discuss their new album Now What?!Front Row launches the Cultural Exchange project: Tracey Emin discusses her favourite painting - Vermeer's Lady Writing a Letter with her Maid. Nick Park, creator of Wallace & Gromit, invites Mark Lawson to his new ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach....Front Row launches the Cultural Exchange project: Tracey Emin discusses her favourite painting - Vermeer's Lady Writing a Letter with her Maid. Nick Park, creator of Wallace & Gromit, invites Mark Lawson to his new ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Hermione Lee assesses the new National Theatre production of Othello. Baroness Virginia Bottomley and Sir Peter Bottomley review The Politician's Husband. Photographer René Burri reflects on some of his most iconic images taken through the years. Ian Gillan and Ian Paice, of the band Deep Purple, discuss their new album Now What?!Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:37:00 +010060:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130426-1537.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130426-1537a.mp3BBC Radio 4Director Oliver Stone discusses his latest TV documentary series. The Untold History of the United States; Shahidha Bari reviews the Tate Modern's major exhibition of work by Saloua Raouda Choucair; US Country and Western singer Kacey Musgraves discusses the inspirations for her music; Howard Brenton on his new play about the imprisonment of Ai Weiwei; David Baldacci on the art of writing crime thrillers; William McIlvanney discusses his new Laidlaw trilogy of novels.Director Oliver Stone discusses his latest TV documentary series. The Untold History of the United States; Shahidha Bari reviews the Tate Modern's major exhibition of work by Saloua Raouda Choucair; US Country and Western singer Kacey Musgraves...Director Oliver Stone discusses his latest TV documentary series. The Untold History of the United States; Shahidha Bari reviews the Tate Modern's major exhibition of work by Saloua Raouda Choucair; US Country and Western singer Kacey Musgraves discusses the inspirations for her music; Howard Brenton on his new play about the imprisonment of Ai Weiwei; David Baldacci on the art of writing crime thrillers; William McIlvanney discusses his new Laidlaw trilogy of novels.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:01:00 +010057:37http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130419-1801.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130419-1801a.mp3BBC Radio 4The re-opening of The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam; new ballet boss Tamara Rojo; musician James Blake on his new album; Brazilian photographer Sebastio Salgado; writer Maya Angelou on her life and work; Michael Dobbs and Haydn Gwynne on portraying Margaret ThatcherThe re-opening of The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam; new ballet boss Tamara Rojo; musician James Blake on his new album; Brazilian photographer Sebastio Salgado; writer Maya Angelou on her life and work; Michael Dobbs and Haydn Gwynne on portraying...The re-opening of The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam; new ballet boss Tamara Rojo; musician James Blake on his new album; Brazilian photographer Sebastio Salgado; writer Maya Angelou on her life and work; Michael Dobbs and Haydn Gwynne on portraying Margaret ThatcherFri, 12 Apr 2013 16:21:00 +010063:36http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130412-1621.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130412-1621a.mp3BBC Radio 4A rare interview with writer Anne Tyler; Kirsty Lang reports on how British films aim to reach new audiences in China; Julian Barnes discusses his new book; actress Olga Kurylenko; playwright Richard Bean; Greg Bellow on his father Saul.A rare interview with writer Anne Tyler; Kirsty Lang reports on how British films aim to reach new audiences in China; Julian Barnes discusses his new book; actress Olga Kurylenko; playwright Richard Bean; Greg Bellow on his father Saul....A rare interview with writer Anne Tyler; Kirsty Lang reports on how British films aim to reach new audiences in China; Julian Barnes discusses his new book; actress Olga Kurylenko; playwright Richard Bean; Greg Bellow on his father Saul.Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:37:00 +010061:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130405-1637.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130405-1637a.mp3BBC Radio 4John Logan on Skyfall and Peter and Alice; Madness frontman Suggs; Choreographer Gillian Lynne; singer Michael Bolton; film-maker Penny Woolcock; Comedian Lee Mack.John Logan on Skyfall and Peter and Alice; Madness frontman Suggs; Choreographer Gillian Lynne; singer Michael Bolton; film-maker Penny Woolcock; Comedian Lee Mack....John Logan on Skyfall and Peter and Alice; Madness frontman Suggs; Choreographer Gillian Lynne; singer Michael Bolton; film-maker Penny Woolcock; Comedian Lee Mack.Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:00:00 +000066:56http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130329-1700.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130329-1700a.mp3BBC Radio 4Alan Bennett on his recent work for the stage; TV writer and producer Kay Mellor; violinist Nigel Kennedy; re-working Scandinavian dramas; conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner.Alan Bennett on his recent work for the stage; TV writer and producer Kay Mellor; violinist Nigel Kennedy; re-working Scandinavian dramas; conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner....Alan Bennett on his recent work for the stage; TV writer and producer Kay Mellor; violinist Nigel Kennedy; re-working Scandinavian dramas; conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner.Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:36:00 +000063:59http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130322-1636.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130322-1636a.mp3BBC Radio 4Conductor Gustavo Dudamel; Pompeii at the British Museum; Twilight creator Stephenie Meyer; Edmund de Waal; musicians take on the Seven Deadly Sins and Hilary Mantel.Conductor Gustavo Dudamel; Pompeii at the British Museum; Twilight creator Stephenie Meyer; Edmund de Waal; musicians take on the Seven Deadly Sins and Hilary Mantel....Conductor Gustavo Dudamel; Pompeii at the British Museum; Twilight creator Stephenie Meyer; Edmund de Waal; musicians take on the Seven Deadly Sins and Hilary Mantel.Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:15:00 +000072:33http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130321-1215.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130321-1215d.mp3BBC Radio 4Portraying the PM on stage; artist Yinka Shonibare: the return of Lara Croft; actor Mark Strong; author Tash Aw; artist Chuck Close and George Benjamin and Martin Crimp on their opera Written on Skin.Portraying the PM on stage; artist Yinka Shonibare: the return of Lara Croft; actor Mark Strong; author Tash Aw; artist Chuck Close and George Benjamin and Martin Crimp on their opera Written on Skin....Portraying the PM on stage; artist Yinka Shonibare: the return of Lara Croft; actor Mark Strong; author Tash Aw; artist Chuck Close and George Benjamin and Martin Crimp on their opera Written on Skin.Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:40:00 +000077:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130308-1640.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130308-1640b.mp3BBC Radio 4Sue Perkins on a varied TV plate from The Great British Bake-Off to a homophobic lesbian vet in a new sit-com; Brett Anderson on getting Mercury-winning band Suede back together after a decade’s gap and writer Edith Pearlman on being acclaimed – at the age of 76 - as a lost giant of American short fiction. John Wilson talks to singer Robbie Wlliams and actress Claire Foy. Director Marc Isaacs discusses the stretch of the A5 which inspired his documentary The Road: A Story Of Life And Death.Sue Perkins on a varied TV plate from The Great British Bake-Off to a homophobic lesbian vet in a new sit-com; Brett Anderson on getting Mercury-winning band Suede back together after a decade’s gap and writer Edith Pearlman on being acclaimed – at...Sue Perkins on a varied TV plate from The Great British Bake-Off to a homophobic lesbian vet in a new sit-com; Brett Anderson on getting Mercury-winning band Suede back together after a decade’s gap and writer Edith Pearlman on being acclaimed – at the age of 76 - as a lost giant of American short fiction. John Wilson talks to singer Robbie Wlliams and actress Claire Foy. Director Marc Isaacs discusses the stretch of the A5 which inspired his documentary The Road: A Story Of Life And Death.Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:51:00 +000064:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130301-1451.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130301-1451a.mp3BBC Radio 4Nicole Kidman on horror roles; footballer Walter Tull's life on stage; African musicians Salif Keita and Rokia Traore; Shameless producer Paul Abbott; author Margaret Forster and the Jacksons.Nicole Kidman on horror roles; footballer Walter Tull's life on stage; African musicians Salif Keita and Rokia Traore; Shameless producer Paul Abbott; author Margaret Forster and the Jacksons....Nicole Kidman on horror roles; footballer Walter Tull's life on stage; African musicians Salif Keita and Rokia Traore; Shameless producer Paul Abbott; author Margaret Forster and the Jacksons.Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:40:00 +000077:22http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130222-1840.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130222-1840b.mp3BBC Radio 4BAFTA award winner Ben Affleck discusses his film Argo; Singer Tracey Thorne discusses her autobigraphy and theatre director Marianne Elliott on why she's not quite ready to run the National Theatre. Actor David Oyelowo on working with Nicole Kidman and playwright Mark Ravenhill on writing and long distance running. And Daniel Kleinman, the man who gives the credit to James BondBAFTA award winner Ben Affleck discusses his film Argo; Singer Tracey Thorne discusses her autobigraphy and theatre director Marianne Elliott on why she's not quite ready to run the National Theatre. Actor David Oyelowo on working with Nicole Kidman...BAFTA award winner Ben Affleck discusses his film Argo; Singer Tracey Thorne discusses her autobigraphy and theatre director Marianne Elliott on why she's not quite ready to run the National Theatre. Actor David Oyelowo on working with Nicole Kidman and playwright Mark Ravenhill on writing and long distance running. And Daniel Kleinman, the man who gives the credit to James BondFri, 15 Feb 2013 15:24:00 +000059:30http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130215-1524.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130215-1524a.mp3BBC Radio 4Harry Hill on his return to standup and Antony Sher on his latest acting role at the National Theatre. Terry Jones and his son Bill talk about making a Monty Python film and singer Jake Bugg on learning the guitar. French cinema's forgotten man, Rene Clement; actor Chiwetel Ejiofor on his latest role and a review Ice Age artefacts.Harry Hill on his return to standup and Antony Sher on his latest acting role at the National Theatre. Terry Jones and his son Bill talk about making a Monty Python film and singer Jake Bugg on learning the guitar. French cinema's forgotten man, Rene...Harry Hill on his return to standup and Antony Sher on his latest acting role at the National Theatre. Terry Jones and his son Bill talk about making a Monty Python film and singer Jake Bugg on learning the guitar. French cinema's forgotten man, Rene Clement; actor Chiwetel Ejiofor on his latest role and a review Ice Age artefacts.Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:59:00 +000058:55http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130208-1559.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130208-1559a.mp3BBC Radio 4Rowan Atkinson on returning to the stage; Wilko Johnson on facing death; Light Show at the Hayward Gallery reviewed; Benjamin Britten's latest biographer; Kristin Scott Thomas and Lia Williams on performing Pinter; opera singer Lesley Garrett.Rowan Atkinson on returning to the stage; Wilko Johnson on facing death; Light Show at the Hayward Gallery reviewed; Benjamin Britten's latest biographer; Kristin Scott Thomas and Lia Williams on performing Pinter; opera singer Lesley Garrett....Rowan Atkinson on returning to the stage; Wilko Johnson on facing death; Light Show at the Hayward Gallery reviewed; Benjamin Britten's latest biographer; Kristin Scott Thomas and Lia Williams on performing Pinter; opera singer Lesley Garrett.Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:04:00 +000064:42http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130201-1604.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130201-1604a.mp3BBC Radio 4Jessica Chastain talks about her role in Zero Dark Thirty and Denzel Washington on his new film, Flight. 2012 Costa nominees Hilary Mantel and Bryan & Mary Talbot on being shortlisted; Alexei Sayle discusses his return to standup and Ruthie Henshall on a career on stage.Jessica Chastain talks about her role in Zero Dark Thirty and Denzel Washington on his new film, Flight. 2012 Costa nominees Hilary Mantel and Bryan & Mary Talbot on being shortlisted; Alexei Sayle discusses his return to standup and Ruthie Henshall...Jessica Chastain talks about her role in Zero Dark Thirty and Denzel Washington on his new film, Flight. 2012 Costa nominees Hilary Mantel and Bryan & Mary Talbot on being shortlisted; Alexei Sayle discusses his return to standup and Ruthie Henshall on a career on stage.Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:38:00 +000056:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130125-1438.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130125-1438a.mp3BBC Radio 4John Sessions at 60; playwright Polly Stenham; cellist Matthew Barley; Jonathan Lynn, writer of Yes, Prime Minister; Kathleen Jamie winner of the 2012 Costa Poetry award; actor Brian Cox.John Sessions at 60; playwright Polly Stenham; cellist Matthew Barley; Jonathan Lynn, writer of Yes, Prime Minister; Kathleen Jamie winner of the 2012 Costa Poetry award; actor Brian Cox....John Sessions at 60; playwright Polly Stenham; cellist Matthew Barley; Jonathan Lynn, writer of Yes, Prime Minister; Kathleen Jamie winner of the 2012 Costa Poetry award; actor Brian Cox.Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +000061:35http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130118-1600.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130118-1600a.mp3BBC Radio 4Actor and comedian Ben Miller; Oscar nominations for 2013; Haim, the band of sisters who have topped the BBC Sound of 2013 list; writer Sally Gardner; Brit winner Tom Odell; the creators of TV series Great Night Out, Mark Bussell and Justin Sbresni.Actor and comedian Ben Miller; Oscar nominations for 2013; Haim, the band of sisters who have topped the BBC Sound of 2013 list; writer Sally Gardner; Brit winner Tom Odell; the creators of TV series Great Night Out, Mark Bussell and Justin Sbresni....Actor and comedian Ben Miller; Oscar nominations for 2013; Haim, the band of sisters who have topped the BBC Sound of 2013 list; writer Sally Gardner; Brit winner Tom Odell; the creators of TV series Great Night Out, Mark Bussell and Justin Sbresni.Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:51:00 +000061:48http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130111-1651.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130111-1651a.mp3BBC Radio 4Front Row Quiz 2012; Costa Award category winners announced; actor Andy Serkis on the impact of technology in films; comedian Jack Whitehall and novelist Stuart Neville.Front Row Quiz 2012; Costa Award category winners announced; actor Andy Serkis on the impact of technology in films; comedian Jack Whitehall and novelist Stuart Neville....Front Row Quiz 2012; Costa Award category winners announced; actor Andy Serkis on the impact of technology in films; comedian Jack Whitehall and novelist Stuart Neville.Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:49:00 +000067:05http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130104-1749.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20130104-1749b.mp3BBC Radio 4Toby Jones talks about playing Hitchcock and Victoria Wood on her new TV drama,Loving Miss Hatto. Salman Rushdie discusses writing the screenplay for his own novel, Midnight's Children and director David O. Russell talks about his acclaimed movie, Silver Linings Playbook. Singer Katy Carr on the importance of her Polish heritage and Simon Amstell on the benefits of therapy. And the annual round up of Christmas singlesToby Jones talks about playing Hitchcock and Victoria Wood on her new TV drama,Loving Miss Hatto. Salman Rushdie discusses writing the screenplay for his own novel, Midnight's Children and director David O. Russell talks about his acclaimed movie,...Toby Jones talks about playing Hitchcock and Victoria Wood on her new TV drama,Loving Miss Hatto. Salman Rushdie discusses writing the screenplay for his own novel, Midnight's Children and director David O. Russell talks about his acclaimed movie, Silver Linings Playbook. Singer Katy Carr on the importance of her Polish heritage and Simon Amstell on the benefits of therapy. And the annual round up of Christmas singlesFri, 21 Dec 2012 13:45:00 +000068:42http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121221-1345.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121221-1345a.mp3BBC Radio 4Paul Auster on why he never reads reviews and Martin Freeman on his role in The Hobbit. Danny Boyle discusses the Olympic Opening Ceremony and Paul Thomas Anderson on his film The Master and playwright Martin Crimp talks about his new play at the Royal Court TheatrePaul Auster on why he never reads reviews and Martin Freeman on his role in The Hobbit. Danny Boyle discusses the Olympic Opening Ceremony and Paul Thomas Anderson on his film The Master and playwright Martin Crimp talks about his new play at the...Paul Auster on why he never reads reviews and Martin Freeman on his role in The Hobbit. Danny Boyle discusses the Olympic Opening Ceremony and Paul Thomas Anderson on his film The Master and playwright Martin Crimp talks about his new play at the Royal Court TheatreFri, 14 Dec 2012 18:18:00 +000061:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121214-1818.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121214-1818a.mp3BBC Radio 4award-winning playwright Mike Bartlett moves to TV for a drama and novelist Ali Smith on giving lectures at Oxford and classic composer John Rutter on his non seasonal Christmas release. Writer Robert Greene on how he has inspired rappers, the opening of the Charles Dickens Museum and 2012 Turner Prize winner, Elizabeth Price.award-winning playwright Mike Bartlett moves to TV for a drama and novelist Ali Smith on giving lectures at Oxford and classic composer John Rutter on his non seasonal Christmas release. Writer Robert Greene on how he has inspired rappers, the opening...award-winning playwright Mike Bartlett moves to TV for a drama and novelist Ali Smith on giving lectures at Oxford and classic composer John Rutter on his non seasonal Christmas release. Writer Robert Greene on how he has inspired rappers, the opening of the Charles Dickens Museum and 2012 Turner Prize winner, Elizabeth Price.Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:58:00 +000057:27http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121207-1558.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121207-1558a.mp3BBC Radio 4Novelist Roddy Doyle; the creators of TV shows Peep Show and Fresh Meat, Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong; Oliver Sacks on his new book Hallucinations; singing sisters The Staves; Bryan Ferry on making a jazz album of instrumental versions of his hits; Producer and musician Brian Eno.Novelist Roddy Doyle; the creators of TV shows Peep Show and Fresh Meat, Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong; Oliver Sacks on his new book Hallucinations; singing sisters The Staves; Bryan Ferry on making a jazz album of instrumental versions of his hits;...Novelist Roddy Doyle; the creators of TV shows Peep Show and Fresh Meat, Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong; Oliver Sacks on his new book Hallucinations; singing sisters The Staves; Bryan Ferry on making a jazz album of instrumental versions of his hits; Producer and musician Brian Eno.Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:36:00 +000064:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121130-1436.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121130-1436a.mp3BBC Radio 4Sir Derek Jacobi on his return to television and choreographer Matthew Bourne on his new production of Sleeping Beauty. The Mousetrap celebrates its 60th birthday and crime writer Denise Mina discusses her graphic novel of Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. John Wilson talks to Neil Diamond and Kirsty Lang talks to Jimmy PageSir Derek Jacobi on his return to television and choreographer Matthew Bourne on his new production of Sleeping Beauty. The Mousetrap celebrates its 60th birthday and crime writer Denise Mina discusses her graphic novel of Stieg Larsson's The Girl...Sir Derek Jacobi on his return to television and choreographer Matthew Bourne on his new production of Sleeping Beauty. The Mousetrap celebrates its 60th birthday and crime writer Denise Mina discusses her graphic novel of Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. John Wilson talks to Neil Diamond and Kirsty Lang talks to Jimmy PageFri, 23 Nov 2012 15:30:00 +000066:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121123-1530.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121123-1530a.mp3BBC Radio 4Illustrator Quentin Blake; Danny Boyle, Nick Hytner and Gemma Bodinetz on regional theatre funding cuts; Lionel Shiver reviews A Bigger Splash at Tate Modern and Shahidha Bari reviews Light from the Middle East at the V&A; The War of the Worlds composer Jeff Wayne; Dramatist Anya Reiss and actor Matthew Kelly on Chekhov's The Seagull; Comedian and author Ben Elton.Illustrator Quentin Blake; Danny Boyle, Nick Hytner and Gemma Bodinetz on regional theatre funding cuts; Lionel Shiver reviews A Bigger Splash at Tate Modern and Shahidha Bari reviews Light from the Middle East at the V&A; The War of the Worlds...Illustrator Quentin Blake; Danny Boyle, Nick Hytner and Gemma Bodinetz on regional theatre funding cuts; Lionel Shiver reviews A Bigger Splash at Tate Modern and Shahidha Bari reviews Light from the Middle East at the V&A; The War of the Worlds composer Jeff Wayne; Dramatist Anya Reiss and actor Matthew Kelly on Chekhov's The Seagull; Comedian and author Ben Elton.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:55:00 +000057:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121116-1655.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121116-1655a.mp3BBC Radio 4Ben Thompson on letters from the Mary Whitehouse archive; Film-maker Michael Haneke; The Rolling Stones; the art of crying on stage; playwright Lucy Kirkwood; Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov.Ben Thompson on letters from the Mary Whitehouse archive; Film-maker Michael Haneke; The Rolling Stones; the art of crying on stage; playwright Lucy Kirkwood; Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov....Ben Thompson on letters from the Mary Whitehouse archive; Film-maker Michael Haneke; The Rolling Stones; the art of crying on stage; playwright Lucy Kirkwood; Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov.Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:00:00 +000066:41http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121109-1700.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121109-1700a.mp3BBC Radio 4Playwright Jez Butterworth; composer Thomas Ades; Paper art; Aerosmith; Nobel prize-winning author Orhan Pamuk; actor John Goodman and American author Thomas Wolfe.Playwright Jez Butterworth; composer Thomas Ades; Paper art; Aerosmith; Nobel prize-winning author Orhan Pamuk; actor John Goodman and American author Thomas Wolfe....Playwright Jez Butterworth; composer Thomas Ades; Paper art; Aerosmith; Nobel prize-winning author Orhan Pamuk; actor John Goodman and American author Thomas Wolfe.Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:20:00 +000070:46http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121102-1820.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121102-1820a.mp3BBC Radio 4Booker prize-winning author Thomas Keneally; Downton actor Dan Stevens on Broadway; poet Sharon Olds; Skyfall director Sam Mendes; cartoonists Posy Simmonds and Ralph Steadman.Booker prize-winning author Thomas Keneally; Downton actor Dan Stevens on Broadway; poet Sharon Olds; Skyfall director Sam Mendes; cartoonists Posy Simmonds and Ralph Steadman....Booker prize-winning author Thomas Keneally; Downton actor Dan Stevens on Broadway; poet Sharon Olds; Skyfall director Sam Mendes; cartoonists Posy Simmonds and Ralph Steadman.Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:10:00 +010060:49http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121026-1810.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121026-1810a.mp3BBC Radio 4Rod Stewart talks about his life in rock and roll; Graham Norton on his new chat show and David Walliams and Peter Hook reflect on their careers in entertainment and music respectively. The Wilson Twins discuss their photographic work around the abandoned Chernobyl Nuclear reactorRod Stewart talks about his life in rock and roll; Graham Norton on his new chat show and David Walliams and Peter Hook reflect on their careers in entertainment and music respectively. The Wilson Twins discuss their photographic work around the...Rod Stewart talks about his life in rock and roll; Graham Norton on his new chat show and David Walliams and Peter Hook reflect on their careers in entertainment and music respectively. The Wilson Twins discuss their photographic work around the abandoned Chernobyl Nuclear reactorFri, 19 Oct 2012 14:55:00 +010060:56http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121019-1455.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121019-1455a.mp3BBC Radio 4Peep Show's David Mitchell; playwright Roy Williams; musician Pete Townshend; Norwegian crime-writer Jo Nesbo; Matt Thorne on his biography of Prince; actress Anne-Marie Duff.Peep Show's David Mitchell; playwright Roy Williams; musician Pete Townshend; Norwegian crime-writer Jo Nesbo; Matt Thorne on his biography of Prince; actress Anne-Marie Duff....Peep Show's David Mitchell; playwright Roy Williams; musician Pete Townshend; Norwegian crime-writer Jo Nesbo; Matt Thorne on his biography of Prince; actress Anne-Marie Duff.Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:00:00 +010057:39http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121012-1800.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121012-1800a.mp3BBC Radio 4Playwright Howard Barker talks about his debut at the National Theatre after 40 years and German writer, Bernard Schlink on his new book, Summer Lies. Northern Broadsides theatre company celebrates 20 years in the business and Nicholas Hytner talks about the importance of regional theatre. John Wilson meets Mumford & Sons to discuss their eagerly awaiting third album and Kirsty Lang on the new season of The Thick of It.Playwright Howard Barker talks about his debut at the National Theatre after 40 years and German writer, Bernard Schlink on his new book, Summer Lies. Northern Broadsides theatre company celebrates 20 years in the business and Nicholas Hytner talks...Playwright Howard Barker talks about his debut at the National Theatre after 40 years and German writer, Bernard Schlink on his new book, Summer Lies. Northern Broadsides theatre company celebrates 20 years in the business and Nicholas Hytner talks about the importance of regional theatre. John Wilson meets Mumford & Sons to discuss their eagerly awaiting third album and Kirsty Lang on the new season of The Thick of It.Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:29:00 +010064:36http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121005-1429.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20121005-1429a.mp3BBC Radio 4J K Rowling talks about her new novel; Matt Bellamy and Dom Howard from Muse; three playwrights on how they have adapted Shakespeare, Moliere and Ibsen to an Indian setting; actress Ashley Jensen; reporter Ryszard Kapuscinski discussed.J K Rowling talks about her new novel; Matt Bellamy and Dom Howard from Muse; three playwrights on how they have adapted Shakespeare, Moliere and Ibsen to an Indian setting; actress Ashley Jensen; reporter Ryszard Kapuscinski discussed....J K Rowling talks about her new novel; Matt Bellamy and Dom Howard from Muse; three playwrights on how they have adapted Shakespeare, Moliere and Ibsen to an Indian setting; actress Ashley Jensen; reporter Ryszard Kapuscinski discussed.Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:00:00 +010059:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120928-1700.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120928-1700a.mp3BBC Radio 4Film directors Oliver Stone and Ol Parker talk about their new movies. Actor Rupert Everett on his new book, film and play and comedian Greg Davies on starring in two new sitcoms. Caryl Churchill's new play reviwed and Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles on starring in Jesus Christ Superstar. And musician John Cale talks about The Velvet Underground and after.Film directors Oliver Stone and Ol Parker talk about their new movies. Actor Rupert Everett on his new book, film and play and comedian Greg Davies on starring in two new sitcoms. Caryl Churchill's new play reviwed and Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles on...Film directors Oliver Stone and Ol Parker talk about their new movies. Actor Rupert Everett on his new book, film and play and comedian Greg Davies on starring in two new sitcoms. Caryl Churchill's new play reviwed and Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles on starring in Jesus Christ Superstar. And musician John Cale talks about The Velvet Underground and after.Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:45:00 +010062:46http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120921-1545.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120921-1545a.mp3BBC Radio 4Las Vegas band The Killers; Thomas Heatherwick on his Olympic cauldron; Talking Heads front-man David Byrne; Booker Prize shortlist; a review of Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones in Hope Springs; Mercury Music Prize contenders discussed.Las Vegas band The Killers; Thomas Heatherwick on his Olympic cauldron; Talking Heads front-man David Byrne; Booker Prize shortlist; a review of Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones in Hope Springs; Mercury Music Prize contenders discussed....Las Vegas band The Killers; Thomas Heatherwick on his Olympic cauldron; Talking Heads front-man David Byrne; Booker Prize shortlist; a review of Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones in Hope Springs; Mercury Music Prize contenders discussed.Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:59:00 +010058:31http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120914-1359.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120914-1359a.mp3BBC Radio 4Ballerina Darcey Bussell reflects on her career; tenor Alfie Boe; actress Hermione Norris; singer Donny Osmond; actor Damian Lewis; refurbishment at the Bristol Old Vic and novelist Howard Jacobson.Ballerina Darcey Bussell reflects on her career; tenor Alfie Boe; actress Hermione Norris; singer Donny Osmond; actor Damian Lewis; refurbishment at the Bristol Old Vic and novelist Howard Jacobson....Ballerina Darcey Bussell reflects on her career; tenor Alfie Boe; actress Hermione Norris; singer Donny Osmond; actor Damian Lewis; refurbishment at the Bristol Old Vic and novelist Howard Jacobson.Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:39:00 +010070:30http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120907-1539.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120907-1539a.mp3BBC Radio 4Crime-writer Anne Cleves; Adrian Lester takes questions from young actors; John Wilson talks to soul survivor Bobby Womack; novelist Joyce Carol Oates; Mark Lawson chairs a debate on whether e-books are a threat or a new chance for publishers.Crime-writer Anne Cleves; Adrian Lester takes questions from young actors; John Wilson talks to soul survivor Bobby Womack; novelist Joyce Carol Oates; Mark Lawson chairs a debate on whether e-books are a threat or a new chance for publishers....Crime-writer Anne Cleves; Adrian Lester takes questions from young actors; John Wilson talks to soul survivor Bobby Womack; novelist Joyce Carol Oates; Mark Lawson chairs a debate on whether e-books are a threat or a new chance for publishers.Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:00:00 +010058:02http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120831-1500.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120831-1500a.mp3BBC Radio 4John Wilson talks to Booker T, and meets members of the Author's Cricket team at Lords. Writer James Meek discusses his latest novel The Heart Broke In. Mark Lawson talks to Sir Tom Stoppard about Parade's End and Anna Karenina and meets Ian McEwan at the Edinburgh Book Festival to discuss his new novel, Sweet Tooth. Kirsty Lang talks to Philippa Gregory about her latest book, The Kingmaker's Daughter.John Wilson talks to Booker T, and meets members of the Author's Cricket team at Lords. Writer James Meek discusses his latest novel The Heart Broke In. Mark Lawson talks to Sir Tom Stoppard about Parade's End and Anna Karenina and meets Ian McEwan at...John Wilson talks to Booker T, and meets members of the Author's Cricket team at Lords. Writer James Meek discusses his latest novel The Heart Broke In. Mark Lawson talks to Sir Tom Stoppard about Parade's End and Anna Karenina and meets Ian McEwan at the Edinburgh Book Festival to discuss his new novel, Sweet Tooth. Kirsty Lang talks to Philippa Gregory about her latest book, The Kingmaker's Daughter.Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:25:00 +010058:36http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120824-1325.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120824-1325a.mp3BBC Radio 4Actor Clive Owen; rock star Alice Cooper; singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette; violinist Nicola Benedetti; author Jeanette Winterson on witch trials; highlights from the Edinburgh Festival fringe.Actor Clive Owen; rock star Alice Cooper; singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette; violinist Nicola Benedetti; author Jeanette Winterson on witch trials; highlights from the Edinburgh Festival fringe....Actor Clive Owen; rock star Alice Cooper; singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette; violinist Nicola Benedetti; author Jeanette Winterson on witch trials; highlights from the Edinburgh Festival fringe.Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:00:00 +010062:05http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120817-1800.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120817-1800a.mp3BBC Radio 4TV Comedian Alan Davies returns to stand-up – a theatrical experiment to find out how much audiences value culture. John Wilson talks to Tony Gilroy – creator the Bourne films and remembers film composer Marvin Hamlisch who composed scores for The Sting and The Way We WereTV Comedian Alan Davies returns to stand-up – a theatrical experiment to find out how much audiences value culture. John Wilson talks to Tony Gilroy – creator the Bourne films and remembers film composer Marvin Hamlisch who composed scores for The...TV Comedian Alan Davies returns to stand-up – a theatrical experiment to find out how much audiences value culture. John Wilson talks to Tony Gilroy – creator the Bourne films and remembers film composer Marvin Hamlisch who composed scores for The Sting and The Way We WereFri, 10 Aug 2012 17:40:00 +010062:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120810-1740.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120810-1740a.mp3BBC Radio 4Mark Thomas on an operatic tribute to his father and Booker Prize winning author James Kelman discusses his new novel. Marilyn Monroe is remembered in a new exhibition and director Lynn Alleway discusses her experiences of making a documentary about the Amish in AmericaMark Thomas on an operatic tribute to his father and Booker Prize winning author James Kelman discusses his new novel. Marilyn Monroe is remembered in a new exhibition and director Lynn Alleway discusses her experiences of making a documentary about...Mark Thomas on an operatic tribute to his father and Booker Prize winning author James Kelman discusses his new novel. Marilyn Monroe is remembered in a new exhibition and director Lynn Alleway discusses her experiences of making a documentary about the Amish in AmericaFri, 03 Aug 2012 15:00:00 +010049:22http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120803-1500.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120803-1500a.mp3BBC Radio 4Writer Colin Dexter; comedian Ruby Wax; Terry Jones and Anne Dudley on turning The Owl and the Pussycat into an opera; a review of David Starkey on the Churchills; the latest commission for Tate Modern's Turbine Hall; a review of Mark Rylance in Richard III; director Fernando Meirelles.Writer Colin Dexter; comedian Ruby Wax; Terry Jones and Anne Dudley on turning The Owl and the Pussycat into an opera; a review of David Starkey on the Churchills; the latest commission for Tate Modern's Turbine Hall; a review of Mark Rylance in...Writer Colin Dexter; comedian Ruby Wax; Terry Jones and Anne Dudley on turning The Owl and the Pussycat into an opera; a review of David Starkey on the Churchills; the latest commission for Tate Modern's Turbine Hall; a review of Mark Rylance in Richard III; director Fernando Meirelles.Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:47:00 +010054:00http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120727-1547.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120727-1547a.mp3BBC Radio 4Rapper Ice-T talks about his film, Something for Nothing: The Art of Rap and poet Julia Copus discusses her new collection of poetry; the ballerina Monica Mason talks about her career at the Royal Ballet. Actors Hattie Morahan and Domonic Rowan on hissing and booing in the theare. Children's author Eoin Colfer discusses the infamous Artemis Fowl. And director Asif Kapadia on his film Odyssey which is a portrait of London since it won its bid to host the Olympic GamesRapper Ice-T talks about his film, Something for Nothing: The Art of Rap and poet Julia Copus discusses her new collection of poetry; the ballerina Monica Mason talks about her career at the Royal Ballet. Actors Hattie Morahan and Domonic Rowan on...Rapper Ice-T talks about his film, Something for Nothing: The Art of Rap and poet Julia Copus discusses her new collection of poetry; the ballerina Monica Mason talks about her career at the Royal Ballet. Actors Hattie Morahan and Domonic Rowan on hissing and booing in the theare. Children's author Eoin Colfer discusses the infamous Artemis Fowl. And director Asif Kapadia on his film Odyssey which is a portrait of London since it won its bid to host the Olympic GamesFri, 20 Jul 2012 14:10:00 +010058:45http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120720-1410.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120720-1410b.mp3BBC Radio 4Poet James Fenton; John Morton, creator of the TV comedy Twenty Twelve; Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis; author Nicola Barker; William Fiennes on Joseph Mitchell; crime writer Andrea Camilleri.Poet James Fenton; John Morton, creator of the TV comedy Twenty Twelve; Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis; author Nicola Barker; William Fiennes on Joseph Mitchell; crime writer Andrea Camilleri....Poet James Fenton; John Morton, creator of the TV comedy Twenty Twelve; Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis; author Nicola Barker; William Fiennes on Joseph Mitchell; crime writer Andrea Camilleri.Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:47:00 +010060:32http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120713-1647.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120713-1647a.mp3BBC Radio 4Bryn Terfel; Richard Wilson’s Italian Job recreation; novelist Monique Roffey; soul singer Bobby Womack; Nick Hewer moves from The Apprentice to agriculture; new scores for Hitchcock’s silent films and keeping on track with Chariots of Fire.Bryn Terfel; Richard Wilson’s Italian Job recreation; novelist Monique Roffey; soul singer Bobby Womack; Nick Hewer moves from The Apprentice to agriculture; new scores for Hitchcock’s silent films and keeping on track with Chariots of Fire....Bryn Terfel; Richard Wilson’s Italian Job recreation; novelist Monique Roffey; soul singer Bobby Womack; Nick Hewer moves from The Apprentice to agriculture; new scores for Hitchcock’s silent films and keeping on track with Chariots of Fire.Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:20:00 +010069:58http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120706-1720.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120706-1720a.mp3BBC Radio 4Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter on writing together; classical guitarist Milos Karadaglic; playwright Joe Penhall; the new Edvard Munch exhibition reviewed; singer Macy Gray; TV writer Jed Mercurio; Simon Armitage on The Poetry Parnassus.Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter on writing together; classical guitarist Milos Karadaglic; playwright Joe Penhall; the new Edvard Munch exhibition reviewed; singer Macy Gray; TV writer Jed Mercurio; Simon Armitage on The Poetry Parnassus....Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter on writing together; classical guitarist Milos Karadaglic; playwright Joe Penhall; the new Edvard Munch exhibition reviewed; singer Macy Gray; TV writer Jed Mercurio; Simon Armitage on The Poetry Parnassus.Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:22:00 +010061:21http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120629-1622.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120629-1622a.mp3BBC Radio 4Director Sam Mendes on TV Shakespeare; Ed Stoppard on wartime codebreaker Alan Turing; Prunella Scales on turning 80; the British Paraorchestra; actor Adrian Lester takes questions from would-be actors and author Helene Hegelmann on her prizewinning novel Axolotl Roadkill.Director Sam Mendes on TV Shakespeare; Ed Stoppard on wartime codebreaker Alan Turing; Prunella Scales on turning 80; the British Paraorchestra; actor Adrian Lester takes questions from would-be actors and author Helene Hegelmann on her prizewinning...Director Sam Mendes on TV Shakespeare; Ed Stoppard on wartime codebreaker Alan Turing; Prunella Scales on turning 80; the British Paraorchestra; actor Adrian Lester takes questions from would-be actors and author Helene Hegelmann on her prizewinning novel Axolotl Roadkill.Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:25:00 +010067:34http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120618-1825.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120618-1825a.mp3BBC Radio 4Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young; Janet Suzman and Alan Howard on the art of acting; author Jon McGregor, winner of the lucrative International Impac Dublin Literary Award; and artist Rachel Whiteread.Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young; Janet Suzman and Alan Howard on the art of acting; author Jon McGregor, winner of the lucrative International Impac Dublin Literary Award; and artist Rachel Whiteread....Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young; Janet Suzman and Alan Howard on the art of acting; author Jon McGregor, winner of the lucrative International Impac Dublin Literary Award; and artist Rachel Whiteread.Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:50:00 +010044:20http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120615-1550.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120615-1550a.mp3BBC Radio 4Harry Belafonte talks about his music and his work as a civil activist. Hilary Mantel on her new book, Bring up the Bodies; Richard Ford discusses his latest book, Canada and rapper Professor Green on life in the limelight. And an appreciation of Swiss writer Friedrich Dürrenmatt.Harry Belafonte talks about his music and his work as a civil activist. Hilary Mantel on her new book, Bring up the Bodies; Richard Ford discusses his latest book, Canada and rapper Professor Green on life in the limelight. And an appreciation of...Harry Belafonte talks about his music and his work as a civil activist. Hilary Mantel on her new book, Bring up the Bodies; Richard Ford discusses his latest book, Canada and rapper Professor Green on life in the limelight. And an appreciation of Swiss writer Friedrich Dürrenmatt.Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:40:00 +010063:00http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120608-1640.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120608-1640a.mp3BBC Radio 4Writers John Irving and Michael Morpurgo talk about their new novels. Singer and songwriter Rumer discusses her new album. The rapper Plan B aka Ben Drew talks about his feature film debut and the artist Tracey Emin discusses her exhibition of new works at the Turner Contemporary in Margate. And Singer Patti Smith reveals what inspired the songs on her new album BangaWriters John Irving and Michael Morpurgo talk about their new novels. Singer and songwriter Rumer discusses her new album. The rapper Plan B aka Ben Drew talks about his feature film debut and the artist Tracey Emin discusses her exhibition of new...Writers John Irving and Michael Morpurgo talk about their new novels. Singer and songwriter Rumer discusses her new album. The rapper Plan B aka Ben Drew talks about his feature film debut and the artist Tracey Emin discusses her exhibition of new works at the Turner Contemporary in Margate. And Singer Patti Smith reveals what inspired the songs on her new album BangaFri, 01 Jun 2012 13:00:00 +010066:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120601-1300.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120601-1300a.mp3BBC Radio 4Rolf Harris on his art; novelist Joanne Harris; John Simm talks about his return to the stage; Game of Thrones author George RR Martin; actors on how to convincingly play drunk and writers of high-profile TV series discuss how to write a final episode.Rolf Harris on his art; novelist Joanne Harris; John Simm talks about his return to the stage; Game of Thrones author George RR Martin; actors on how to convincingly play drunk and writers of high-profile TV series discuss how to write a final...Rolf Harris on his art; novelist Joanne Harris; John Simm talks about his return to the stage; Game of Thrones author George RR Martin; actors on how to convincingly play drunk and writers of high-profile TV series discuss how to write a final episode.Fri, 25 May 2012 15:12:00 +010059:40http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120525-1512.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120525-1512a.mp3BBC Radio 4Danny De Vito discusses his comedy double-act with Richard Griffiths; Sacha Baron Cohen's new film The Dictator is reviewed. Writers Paul Abbott and Sean Conway discuss their new TV series Hit & Miss. John Wilson meets singer Kevin Rowland and reviews ball-gowns at the V&A and Kirsty Lang goes down to the Brighton Festival and up a towering Olympic art-work.Danny De Vito discusses his comedy double-act with Richard Griffiths; Sacha Baron Cohen's new film The Dictator is reviewed. Writers Paul Abbott and Sean Conway discuss their new TV series Hit & Miss. John Wilson meets singer Kevin Rowland and reviews...Danny De Vito discusses his comedy double-act with Richard Griffiths; Sacha Baron Cohen's new film The Dictator is reviewed. Writers Paul Abbott and Sean Conway discuss their new TV series Hit & Miss. John Wilson meets singer Kevin Rowland and reviews ball-gowns at the V&A and Kirsty Lang goes down to the Brighton Festival and up a towering Olympic art-work.Fri, 18 May 2012 14:21:00 +010059:51http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120518-1421.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120518-1421a.mp3BBC Radio 4Hilary Mantel on her new novel Bringing Up the Bodies; director Tim Burton; pianist Mitsuko Uchida; Damon Albarn in his studio; actress Maxine Peake; Trainspotting screenwriter and playwright John Hodge & comedian and actress Isy Suttie.Hilary Mantel on her new novel Bringing Up the Bodies; director Tim Burton; pianist Mitsuko Uchida; Damon Albarn in his studio; actress Maxine Peake; Trainspotting screenwriter and playwright John Hodge & comedian and actress Isy Suttie....Hilary Mantel on her new novel Bringing Up the Bodies; director Tim Burton; pianist Mitsuko Uchida; Damon Albarn in his studio; actress Maxine Peake; Trainspotting screenwriter and playwright John Hodge & comedian and actress Isy Suttie.Fri, 11 May 2012 15:36:00 +010064:56http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120511-1536.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120511-1536a.mp3BBC Radio 4Mark Haddon on new novel The Red House; violinist Maxim Vengerov; Leonardo Da Vinci's anatomical drawings; British actress Tracie Bennett plays Judy Garland on Broadway; actor Jason Isaacs and the South Sudan Theatre Company.Mark Haddon on new novel The Red House; violinist Maxim Vengerov; Leonardo Da Vinci's anatomical drawings; British actress Tracie Bennett plays Judy Garland on Broadway; actor Jason Isaacs and the South Sudan Theatre Company....Mark Haddon on new novel The Red House; violinist Maxim Vengerov; Leonardo Da Vinci's anatomical drawings; British actress Tracie Bennett plays Judy Garland on Broadway; actor Jason Isaacs and the South Sudan Theatre Company.Fri, 04 May 2012 18:45:00 +010054:50http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120504-1845.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120504-1845a.mp3BBC Radio 4Actress Barbara Windsor reflects on her career; Michael Frayn discusses his new novel Skios and Playwright Mark Ravenhill reads his new sonnet commissioned to mark Shakespeare’s birthday; playwright Enda Walsh and actor Cillian Murphy talk about Misterman; The Brodsky Quartet celebrate their 40th birthday this year and Harry Shearer on Nixon.Actress Barbara Windsor reflects on her career; Michael Frayn discusses his new novel Skios and Playwright Mark Ravenhill reads his new sonnet commissioned to mark Shakespeare’s birthday; playwright Enda Walsh and actor Cillian Murphy talk about...Actress Barbara Windsor reflects on her career; Michael Frayn discusses his new novel Skios and Playwright Mark Ravenhill reads his new sonnet commissioned to mark Shakespeare’s birthday; playwright Enda Walsh and actor Cillian Murphy talk about Misterman; The Brodsky Quartet celebrate their 40th birthday this year and Harry Shearer on Nixon.Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:56:00 +010073:21http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120427-1756.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120427-1756a.mp3BBC Radio 4Lyricist Tim Rice, therapist and TV personality Pamela Stephenson, actor David Suchet, dancer Tamara Rojo, writer Irvine Welsh on his Trainspotting prequel and journalist Stanley Booth on touring with the Rolling Stones.Lyricist Tim Rice, therapist and TV personality Pamela Stephenson, actor David Suchet, dancer Tamara Rojo, writer Irvine Welsh on his Trainspotting prequel and journalist Stanley Booth on touring with the Rolling Stones....Lyricist Tim Rice, therapist and TV personality Pamela Stephenson, actor David Suchet, dancer Tamara Rojo, writer Irvine Welsh on his Trainspotting prequel and journalist Stanley Booth on touring with the Rolling Stones.Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:08:00 +010066:51http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120420-1708.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120420-1708a.mp3BBC Radio 4John Wilson talks to comedian Dara O Briain about his new mathematical TV series and to Whit Stillman about his new film, Damsels in Distress. Mark Lawson talks to Clive James about his new collection of poems and reports on how the life of Anne Frank has inspired a range of new writing. He also talks to West End theatre producers about the economimcs of putting on a showJohn Wilson talks to comedian Dara O Briain about his new mathematical TV series and to Whit Stillman about his new film, Damsels in Distress. Mark Lawson talks to Clive James about his new collection of poems and reports on how the life of Anne Frank...John Wilson talks to comedian Dara O Briain about his new mathematical TV series and to Whit Stillman about his new film, Damsels in Distress. Mark Lawson talks to Clive James about his new collection of poems and reports on how the life of Anne Frank has inspired a range of new writing. He also talks to West End theatre producers about the economimcs of putting on a showFri, 13 Apr 2012 16:30:00 +010048:44http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120413-1630.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120413-1630a.mp3BBC Radio 4Damien Hirst at the Tate Modern; Michael Grade on broadcasting; TV series Undateables; rapper Labrinth; Graham Coxon on Blur's Olympic gig in August author Tom Holland and Thomas Campbell, British director of the Metropolitan Museum.Damien Hirst at the Tate Modern; Michael Grade on broadcasting; TV series Undateables; rapper Labrinth; Graham Coxon on Blur's Olympic gig in August author Tom Holland and Thomas Campbell, British director of the Metropolitan Museum....Damien Hirst at the Tate Modern; Michael Grade on broadcasting; TV series Undateables; rapper Labrinth; Graham Coxon on Blur's Olympic gig in August author Tom Holland and Thomas Campbell, British director of the Metropolitan Museum.Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:33:00 +010059:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120406-1833.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120406-1833a.mp3BBC Radio 4Best selling author Jodi Picoult on her latest book and Brendan O'Carroll discusses his hit creation, TV show, Mrs Brown's Boys. Mark Lawson takes a tour of the newly opened 'The Harry Potter Experience' and talks to conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner. John Wilson meets singer and songwriter Dr John and talks to the Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki about his work with Radiohead's Jonny GreenwoodBest selling author Jodi Picoult on her latest book and Brendan O'Carroll discusses his hit creation, TV show, Mrs Brown's Boys. Mark Lawson takes a tour of the newly opened 'The Harry Potter Experience' and talks to conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner....Best selling author Jodi Picoult on her latest book and Brendan O'Carroll discusses his hit creation, TV show, Mrs Brown's Boys. Mark Lawson takes a tour of the newly opened 'The Harry Potter Experience' and talks to conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner. John Wilson meets singer and songwriter Dr John and talks to the Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki about his work with Radiohead's Jonny GreenwoodFri, 30 Mar 2012 14:58:00 +010062:05http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120330-1458.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120330-1458a.mp3BBC Radio 4Imelda Staunton & Michael Ball talk about starring in Stephen Sondheim's Sweeny Todd; Neil Cross on creating the character Luther and Russell Banks on his more controversial creation in The Lost Memory of Skin. Singer Esperanza Spalding and John Wilson asks are looks increasingly important in the music biz?Imelda Staunton & Michael Ball talk about starring in Stephen Sondheim's Sweeny Todd; Neil Cross on creating the character Luther and Russell Banks on his more controversial creation in The Lost Memory of Skin. Singer Esperanza Spalding and John...Imelda Staunton & Michael Ball talk about starring in Stephen Sondheim's Sweeny Todd; Neil Cross on creating the character Luther and Russell Banks on his more controversial creation in The Lost Memory of Skin. Singer Esperanza Spalding and John Wilson asks are looks increasingly important in the music biz?Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:57:00 +000057:18http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120323-1657.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120323-1657a.mp3BBC Radio 4The new Jerwood Gallery in Hastings; author Tobias Jones; Joan Miró's grandsons on his sculptures; Ken Russell's The Devils on DVD; Irving Berlin's three daughters; tenor Noah Stewart; Kirsty Lang reports on art for healthcare in New York.The new Jerwood Gallery in Hastings; author Tobias Jones; Joan Miró's grandsons on his sculptures; Ken Russell's The Devils on DVD; Irving Berlin's three daughters; tenor Noah Stewart; Kirsty Lang reports on art for healthcare in New York....The new Jerwood Gallery in Hastings; author Tobias Jones; Joan Miró's grandsons on his sculptures; Ken Russell's The Devils on DVD; Irving Berlin's three daughters; tenor Noah Stewart; Kirsty Lang reports on art for healthcare in New York.Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:40:00 +000059:52http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120316-1940.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120316-1940a.mp3BBC Radio 4Oscar-winning film-maker Andrew Stanton; Andrew Carwood on performing music by the Elizabethan composer William Byrd; Therapy in fiction, film and TV drama; director Michael Winterbottom; Andrew Lloyd Webber on Love Never Dies; Gilbert and George.Oscar-winning film-maker Andrew Stanton; Andrew Carwood on performing music by the Elizabethan composer William Byrd; Therapy in fiction, film and TV drama; director Michael Winterbottom; Andrew Lloyd Webber on Love Never Dies; Gilbert and George....Oscar-winning film-maker Andrew Stanton; Andrew Carwood on performing music by the Elizabethan composer William Byrd; Therapy in fiction, film and TV drama; director Michael Winterbottom; Andrew Lloyd Webber on Love Never Dies; Gilbert and George.Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:45:00 +000051:31http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120312-1245.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120312-1245b.mp3BBC Radio 4Playwright Errol John re-assessed; comedian Sarah Millican; Caitlin Moran and Antonia Fraser on recording audio versions of their books; author Shalom Auslander; screenwriter Paula Milne on new TV show White Heat; Naomi Alderman focuses on video games.Playwright Errol John re-assessed; comedian Sarah Millican; Caitlin Moran and Antonia Fraser on recording audio versions of their books; author Shalom Auslander; screenwriter Paula Milne on new TV show White Heat; Naomi Alderman focuses on video...Playwright Errol John re-assessed; comedian Sarah Millican; Caitlin Moran and Antonia Fraser on recording audio versions of their books; author Shalom Auslander; screenwriter Paula Milne on new TV show White Heat; Naomi Alderman focuses on video games.Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:45:00 +000056:18http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120302-1845.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120302-1845a.mp3BBC Radio 4Including interviews with actress Olivia Colman and writers Peter Ackroyd, Sue Townsend and Charlotte Keatley. Also John Wilson explores why so many of this year's BRIT nominees take literature as their inspiration and we examine why there is no UK e-book chart.Including interviews with actress Olivia Colman and writers Peter Ackroyd, Sue Townsend and Charlotte Keatley. Also John Wilson explores why so many of this year's BRIT nominees take literature as their inspiration and we examine why there is no UK...Including interviews with actress Olivia Colman and writers Peter Ackroyd, Sue Townsend and Charlotte Keatley. Also John Wilson explores why so many of this year's BRIT nominees take literature as their inspiration and we examine why there is no UK e-book chart.Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:39:00 +000061:20http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120224-1639.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120224-1639a.mp3BBC Radio 4Daniel Radcliffe on life after Harry Potter; AS Byatt on Picasso; tenor Vittorio Grigolo; Paul McCartney; Mad Men's Jon Hamm and new director at the Donmar Warehouse Josie Rourke.Daniel Radcliffe on life after Harry Potter; AS Byatt on Picasso; tenor Vittorio Grigolo; Paul McCartney; Mad Men's Jon Hamm and new director at the Donmar Warehouse Josie Rourke....Daniel Radcliffe on life after Harry Potter; AS Byatt on Picasso; tenor Vittorio Grigolo; Paul McCartney; Mad Men's Jon Hamm and new director at the Donmar Warehouse Josie Rourke.Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:45:00 +000053:38http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120217-1845.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120217-1845a.mp3BBC Radio 4Stephen Daldry discusses his latest film, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close; Beth & Emma Kilcoyne on writing the second series of Roger & Val Have Just Got In. Syrian poet Adonis talks about his work and theatre producers Howard Panter & Rosemary Squire discuss how they run 36 venues in the UK. We celebrate the centenary of the neglected composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and John Wilson talks to singer Don McLean about American Pie and to Julie Totman who trains dogs to become Hollywood starsStephen Daldry discusses his latest film, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close; Beth & Emma Kilcoyne on writing the second series of Roger & Val Have Just Got In. Syrian poet Adonis talks about his work and theatre producers Howard Panter & Rosemary...Stephen Daldry discusses his latest film, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close; Beth & Emma Kilcoyne on writing the second series of Roger & Val Have Just Got In. Syrian poet Adonis talks about his work and theatre producers Howard Panter & Rosemary Squire discuss how they run 36 venues in the UK. We celebrate the centenary of the neglected composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and John Wilson talks to singer Don McLean about American Pie and to Julie Totman who trains dogs to become Hollywood starsFri, 10 Feb 2012 17:30:00 +000071:17http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120210-1730.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120210-1730a.mp3BBC Radio 4Anne Rice on her new werewolf novel; why Heygate and Aylesbury estates have banned film-makers; the enduring appeal of The Singing Detective; Australian author Kate Grenville; Ashley Walters on acting after prison; mezzo-soprano Alice Coote.Anne Rice on her new werewolf novel; why Heygate and Aylesbury estates have banned film-makers; the enduring appeal of The Singing Detective; Australian author Kate Grenville; Ashley Walters on acting after prison; mezzo-soprano Alice Coote....Anne Rice on her new werewolf novel; why Heygate and Aylesbury estates have banned film-makers; the enduring appeal of The Singing Detective; Australian author Kate Grenville; Ashley Walters on acting after prison; mezzo-soprano Alice Coote.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:30:00 +000061:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120203-1830.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120203-1830a.mp3BBC Radio 4Kenneth Branagh dicusses his Oscar nomination and Edmund White talks about his new book. Novelist Andrew Miller on winning the 2011 Costa Book Prize and poet Paul Farley reviews a film on rhyming couplets. Film maker Norma Percy discusses the story of Vladimir Putin’s secretive Russia. And a review of the exhibition Hajj: A Journey to Islam.Kenneth Branagh dicusses his Oscar nomination and Edmund White talks about his new book. Novelist Andrew Miller on winning the 2011 Costa Book Prize and poet Paul Farley reviews a film on rhyming couplets. Film maker Norma Percy discusses the story of...Kenneth Branagh dicusses his Oscar nomination and Edmund White talks about his new book. Novelist Andrew Miller on winning the 2011 Costa Book Prize and poet Paul Farley reviews a film on rhyming couplets. Film maker Norma Percy discusses the story of Vladimir Putin’s secretive Russia. And a review of the exhibition Hajj: A Journey to Islam.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +000046:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120127-1500.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120127-1500a.mp3BBC Radio 4Mark Lawson talks to screen writer Abi Morgan and to Leonard Cohen about his new album. The Carolina Chocolate Drops discuss their own brand of music and John Wilson talks to rising soul star Michael Kiwanuka and to writer Heidi Thomas about her new series, Call The Midwife. William Boyd reviews David Hockney at the Royal Academy and Ian Rankin and Frances Fyfield discuss their first novels.Mark Lawson talks to screen writer Abi Morgan and to Leonard Cohen about his new album. The Carolina Chocolate Drops discuss their own brand of music and John Wilson talks to rising soul star Michael Kiwanuka and to writer Heidi Thomas about her new...Mark Lawson talks to screen writer Abi Morgan and to Leonard Cohen about his new album. The Carolina Chocolate Drops discuss their own brand of music and John Wilson talks to rising soul star Michael Kiwanuka and to writer Heidi Thomas about her new series, Call The Midwife. William Boyd reviews David Hockney at the Royal Academy and Ian Rankin and Frances Fyfield discuss their first novels.Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +000063:44http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120120-1800.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120120-1800a.mp3BBC Radio 4This week's highlights - Stephen Spielberg on War Horse, singer-songwriter Emile Sande on her new album, two artists discuss painting Tony Blair & Antony Gormley & Hofesh Schecter talk about their dance piece & Anna Meredith on ceating music from clapping handsThis week's highlights - Stephen Spielberg on War Horse, singer-songwriter Emile Sande on her new album, two artists discuss painting Tony Blair & Antony Gormley & Hofesh Schecter talk about their dance piece & Anna Meredith on ceating music from...This week's highlights - Stephen Spielberg on War Horse, singer-songwriter Emile Sande on her new album, two artists discuss painting Tony Blair & Antony Gormley & Hofesh Schecter talk about their dance piece & Anna Meredith on ceating music from clapping handsFri, 13 Jan 2012 16:30:00 +000062:35http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120113-1630.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120113-1630b.mp3BBC Radio 4Michael Fassbender on shooting 6 films in 20 months, Tom Hooper on following the success of The King's Speech, Julian Lloyd Webber and Tasmin Little on Delius, Tony Marchant on Public Enemies and a report on the hidden gems that can emerge from record company vaults.Michael Fassbender on shooting 6 films in 20 months, Tom Hooper on following the success of The King's Speech, Julian Lloyd Webber and Tasmin Little on Delius, Tony Marchant on Public Enemies and a report on the hidden gems that can emerge from record...Michael Fassbender on shooting 6 films in 20 months, Tom Hooper on following the success of The King's Speech, Julian Lloyd Webber and Tasmin Little on Delius, Tony Marchant on Public Enemies and a report on the hidden gems that can emerge from record company vaults.Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:19:00 +000044:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120106-1319.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20120106-1319b.mp3BBC Radio 4Jennifer Saunders on the return of Absolutely Fabulous, Michelle Yeogh on playing Aung San Suu Kyi, Terry Jones on self publishing and Adele's producer, Paul Epworth and a Front Row neon artworkJennifer Saunders on the return of Absolutely Fabulous, Michelle Yeogh on playing Aung San Suu Kyi, Terry Jones on self publishing and Adele's producer, Paul Epworth and a Front Row neon artwork...Jennifer Saunders on the return of Absolutely Fabulous, Michelle Yeogh on playing Aung San Suu Kyi, Terry Jones on self publishing and Adele's producer, Paul Epworth and a Front Row neon artworkFri, 23 Dec 2011 13:50:00 +000061:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111223-1350.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111223-1350b.mp3BBC Radio 4Sir David Jason; Meryl Streep on the Iron Lady; director David Fincher on his version of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo; historian Simon Schama selects his pick of works from the Government Art Collection; and Front Row's choice of the season's most tolerable songs.Sir David Jason; Meryl Streep on the Iron Lady; director David Fincher on his version of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo; historian Simon Schama selects his pick of works from the Government Art Collection; and Front Row's choice of the season's most...Sir David Jason; Meryl Streep on the Iron Lady; director David Fincher on his version of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo; historian Simon Schama selects his pick of works from the Government Art Collection; and Front Row's choice of the season's most tolerable songs.Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:55:00 +000064:15http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111216-1755.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111216-1755a.mp3BBC Radio 4Annie Lennox; Joanna Trollope and Tracy Chevalier invent biographies for unidentified paintings at the National Gallery; comedian John Cleese; art critic Brian Sewell; songwriter Carole King; and musical instruments made from scrap.Annie Lennox; Joanna Trollope and Tracy Chevalier invent biographies for unidentified paintings at the National Gallery; comedian John Cleese; art critic Brian Sewell; songwriter Carole King; and musical instruments made from scrap....Annie Lennox; Joanna Trollope and Tracy Chevalier invent biographies for unidentified paintings at the National Gallery; comedian John Cleese; art critic Brian Sewell; songwriter Carole King; and musical instruments made from scrap.Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:45:00 +000060:40http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111209-2045.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111209-2045a.mp3BBC Radio 4Comedian Ricky Gervais on Life's Too Short; actor Rob Brydon; Broadway composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz; Shakespeare scholar Eric Rasmussen on tracking down Shakespeare's First Folios; and interviews with all seven short-listed authors for the winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2011.Comedian Ricky Gervais on Life's Too Short; actor Rob Brydon; Broadway composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz; Shakespeare scholar Eric Rasmussen on tracking down Shakespeare's First Folios; and interviews with all seven short-listed authors for the...Comedian Ricky Gervais on Life's Too Short; actor Rob Brydon; Broadway composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz; Shakespeare scholar Eric Rasmussen on tracking down Shakespeare's First Folios; and interviews with all seven short-listed authors for the winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2011.Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:26:00 +000058:26http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111202-1826.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111202-1826b.mp3BBC Radio 4Kate Bush discusses her new album and Sir Bruce Forsyth celebrates 70 years in showbusiness. Tim Minchin talks about writing his hit musical Matilda which has opened in the West End and Gillian Slovo discusses her new play which addresses the London riots. John Craven on forty years in broadcasting and we hear a review of My Week with MarilynKate Bush discusses her new album and Sir Bruce Forsyth celebrates 70 years in showbusiness. Tim Minchin talks about writing his hit musical Matilda which has opened in the West End and Gillian Slovo discusses her new play which addresses the London...Kate Bush discusses her new album and Sir Bruce Forsyth celebrates 70 years in showbusiness. Tim Minchin talks about writing his hit musical Matilda which has opened in the West End and Gillian Slovo discusses her new play which addresses the London riots. John Craven on forty years in broadcasting and we hear a review of My Week with MarilynFri, 25 Nov 2011 17:30:00 +000066:50http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111125-1730.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111125-1730a.mp3BBC Radio 4Neil La Bute on his latest play, Terence Conran reflects on his retrospective at the Design Museum, Simon Keenleyside offers notes on his career and America Ferrera on life after Ugly BettyNeil La Bute on his latest play, Terence Conran reflects on his retrospective at the Design Museum, Simon Keenleyside offers notes on his career and America Ferrera on life after Ugly Betty...Neil La Bute on his latest play, Terence Conran reflects on his retrospective at the Design Museum, Simon Keenleyside offers notes on his career and America Ferrera on life after Ugly BettyFri, 18 Nov 2011 16:30:00 +000056:17http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111118-1630.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111118-1630a.mp3BBC Radio 4REM discuss their feelings about the end of the band, Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja on how wine played a part in his early singing career and the verdict on Michael Sheen on stage as Hamlet. Plus Jeffrey Eugenides, author of The Virgin Suicides and Middlesex, discusses his third novel, published after a gap of 9 years, Musician Nile Rodgers recalls how being turned away from a club inspired a number one hit, and Lou Reed gives his no-holds-barred assessment of the BBC.REM discuss their feelings about the end of the band, Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja on how wine played a part in his early singing career and the verdict on Michael Sheen on stage as Hamlet. Plus Jeffrey Eugenides, author of The Virgin Suicides and...REM discuss their feelings about the end of the band, Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja on how wine played a part in his early singing career and the verdict on Michael Sheen on stage as Hamlet. Plus Jeffrey Eugenides, author of The Virgin Suicides and Middlesex, discusses his third novel, published after a gap of 9 years, Musician Nile Rodgers recalls how being turned away from a club inspired a number one hit, and Lou Reed gives his no-holds-barred assessment of the BBC.Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:20:00 +000062:26http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111111-1820.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111111-1820a.mp3BBC Radio 4PD James discusses her mystery sequel to Pride and Prejudice and Anthony Horowitz his continuation of Sherlock Holmes. Plus Booker Prize-listed author Emma Donoghue on retracing her literary footsteps, an analysis of what David Bowie did with his voice, what classical singers do without one, and playwright David Edgar on how an ecclesiastical drama set 400 years ago has been converted into topicality by St Paul’s.PD James discusses her mystery sequel to Pride and Prejudice and Anthony Horowitz his continuation of Sherlock Holmes. Plus Booker Prize-listed author Emma Donoghue on retracing her literary footsteps, an analysis of what David Bowie did with his...PD James discusses her mystery sequel to Pride and Prejudice and Anthony Horowitz his continuation of Sherlock Holmes. Plus Booker Prize-listed author Emma Donoghue on retracing her literary footsteps, an analysis of what David Bowie did with his voice, what classical singers do without one, and playwright David Edgar on how an ecclesiastical drama set 400 years ago has been converted into topicality by St Paul’s.Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:49:00 +000059:59http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111104-1649.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111104-1649a.mp3BBC Radio 4Jeanette Winterson on fact and fiction in her new memoir, David Attenborough on his new series Frozen Planet; and Brian Wilson and Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys reflect on their 'lost' album Smile.Jeanette Winterson on fact and fiction in her new memoir, David Attenborough on his new series Frozen Planet; and Brian Wilson and Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys reflect on their 'lost' album Smile....Jeanette Winterson on fact and fiction in her new memoir, David Attenborough on his new series Frozen Planet; and Brian Wilson and Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys reflect on their 'lost' album Smile.Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:32:00 +010059:52http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111028-1732.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111028-1732a.mp3BBC Radio 4Thandie Newton in her first stage role; Romola Garai on National Portrait Gallery exhibition The First Actresses; author Terry Pratchett; producer Cameron Mackintosh; director Lynne Ramsay on We Need To Talk About Kevin and musician Peter Gabriel.Thandie Newton in her first stage role; Romola Garai on National Portrait Gallery exhibition The First Actresses; author Terry Pratchett; producer Cameron Mackintosh; director Lynne Ramsay on We Need To Talk About Kevin and musician Peter Gabriel....Thandie Newton in her first stage role; Romola Garai on National Portrait Gallery exhibition The First Actresses; author Terry Pratchett; producer Cameron Mackintosh; director Lynne Ramsay on We Need To Talk About Kevin and musician Peter Gabriel.Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:10:00 +010062:41http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111019-2010.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111019-2010b.mp3BBC Radio 4Noel Gallagher goes solo; photographer Don McCullin; Morgan Spurlock's Greatest Movie Ever Sold; Steve Coogan on Alan Partridge's memoirs; actor Paddy Considine and Nicky Wire from Manic Street Preachers.Noel Gallagher goes solo; photographer Don McCullin; Morgan Spurlock's Greatest Movie Ever Sold; Steve Coogan on Alan Partridge's memoirs; actor Paddy Considine and Nicky Wire from Manic Street Preachers....Noel Gallagher goes solo; photographer Don McCullin; Morgan Spurlock's Greatest Movie Ever Sold; Steve Coogan on Alan Partridge's memoirs; actor Paddy Considine and Nicky Wire from Manic Street Preachers.Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:00:00 +010065:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111014-1900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111014-1900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Kenneth Branagh reflects on his career and remaining ambitions, Carol Ann Duffy on why she's expecting a parcel from David Beckham and Rowan Atkinson on the latest Johnny English film.Kenneth Branagh reflects on his career and remaining ambitions, Carol Ann Duffy on why she's expecting a parcel from David Beckham and Rowan Atkinson on the latest Johnny English film....Kenneth Branagh reflects on his career and remaining ambitions, Carol Ann Duffy on why she's expecting a parcel from David Beckham and Rowan Atkinson on the latest Johnny English film.Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:49:00 +010060:48http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111007-1749.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111007-1749a.mp3BBC Radio 4Welcome to this new BBC podcast. If you subscribe to the podcast feed, you should receive the first episode of this series automatically within the next seven days. To find other podcasts from the BBC, visit www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts.Welcome to this new BBC podcast. If you subscribe to the podcast feed, you should receive the first episode of this series automatically within the next seven days. To find other podcasts from the BBC, visit www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts....Welcome to this new BBC podcast. If you subscribe to the podcast feed, you should receive the first episode of this series automatically within the next seven days. To find other podcasts from the BBC, visit www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts.Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:13:00 +01000:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111003-1213.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/fr/fr_20111003-1213a.mp3BBC Radio 4