Front RowEpisodes Episode guide
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29/01/2026
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
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28/01/2026
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
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27/01/2026
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
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26/01/2026
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
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22/01/2026
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
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21/01/2026
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
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20/01/2026
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
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19/01/2026
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
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15/01/2026
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
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Sir Ian McKellen
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
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13/01/2026
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
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12/01/2026
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
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Jessie Buckley on her starring role in the film Hamnet
Plus reviews of the novel Palaver by Bryan Washington and Sheridan Smith in Woman in Mind.
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Film-maker Ira Sachs on his latest screen project: Peter Hujar's Day
Film-maker Ira Sachs on his Peter Hujar film. Plus, Pianist RIOPY shares his new album.
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Innovations in book clubs, sitcoms by women and a new BBC One prison drama
Dennis Kelly (Matilda the Musical) on his new BBC prison series.
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David Bowie's late-career renaissance
Ten years on from his death, we re-assess David Bowie's legacy.
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Hogmanay live from Glasgow with Belle & Sebastian
Kirsty Wark is joined ahead of the bells by poet Michael Mullen and Belle & Sebastian.
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Joachim Trier on Sentimental Value, plus the films of Brigitte Bardot
Joachim Trier on his acclaimed Norwegian film Sentimental Value
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Who are the Founding Fathers and Mothers of American Culture?
250 years after American Independence, who are key figures that shaped American culture?
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Reviews of the film Marty Supreme, Into the Woods on stage and Natalie Haynes on Immersive Exhibitions
Plus we review the film Sentimental Value starring Stellan Skarsgård.
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Actor Will Sharpe on playing Mozart in Amadeus
A new TV adaptation of Peter Shaffer's Mozart.
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Jane Austen at 250 special
Samira Ahmed and guests discuss one of the English language's most important novelists.
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The great works of Rob Reiner
Celebrating the career of Hollywood giant Rob Reiner, who was found dead this morning.
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Reviewing Ella McCay plus the film's Oscar-winning writer and director James L. Brooks
Tom and guests also review the film Lurker, and a short story collection by Joy Williams.
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96-year-old actress June Squibb on her lead role in Scarlett Johansson's Eleanor the Great
Actress June Squibb on her role in Eleanor The Great; The spate of museum heists in 2025.
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2025 Turner Prize winner; remembering Martin Parr; Bradford’s year as the UK City of Culture
Turner Prize winner; remembering Martin Parr; Bradford’s year as the UK City of Culture.
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Kate Winslet on Goodbye June
Kate Winslet on her directorial debut, Goodbye June, starring Helen Mirren.
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Reviewing Paddington The Musical, Jafar Panahi's latest film, and Russell Tovey meets the Sea Devils
Paddington The Musical, Jafar Panahi's latest film, and Russell Tovey meets the Sea Devils
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Composer Sir John Rutter
Sir John Rutter on his first purely orchestral album in almost 60 years.
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Updating A Christmas Carol; new sculpture exhibition by blind artists and curators; 2025’s funniest novel
Updating A Christmas Carol; new exhibition by blind artists; 2025’s funniest novel.
