Front Row - Books
Writers, Authors, Novelists, Poets
JK Rowling - Extended Interview with Mark Lawson
In a wide-ranging conversation, Mark Lawson talks to writer JK Rowling.
What is the value of books?
Front Row’s Mark Lawson chairs a debate on the merits and disadvantages of the e-book.
Joyce Carol Oates: ‘It was like a strange planet'
Novelist Joyce Carol Oates on dealing with her first few months as a widow.
Peter James on Dead Like You
Crime writer Peter James discusses the latest in his Roy Grace series.
Mark Lawson speaks to Jo Nesbø - Extended Interview
Mark Lawson speaks to Norwegian crime writer Jo Nesbø author of the Harry Hole series.
JK Rowling interviewed by Mark Lawson
JK Rowling talks to Mark Lawson about her new novel. Hear the full interview at 7.15pm.
Man Booker Prize 2012 shortlist
Man Booker Prize judges Sir Peter Stothard and Dan Stevens discuss the 2012 shortlist.
Man Booker Prize 2012 longlist
The Man Booker Prize 2012 longlist is discussed by judges Peter Stothard and Dan Stevens.
Hilary Mantel on Bring Up the Bodies
2012 Man Booker Prize nominee Hilary Mantel talks about her book Bring Up the Bodies.
Deborah Levy on Psychoanalysis
2012 Man Booker Prize nominee Deborah Levy dicusses psychoanalysis with Matthew Sweet.
Henning Mankell: ‘Dickens would satirise crime fiction’
Swedish author Henning Mankell on the unhealthy obsession with Scandinavian crime fiction.
David Baldacci: 'I have to go to that dark side'
Novellist David Baldacci speaks to Front Row's Mark Lawson on writing about terrorism.
Ferdinand von Schirach
The German best selling author and lawyer discusses ideas about guilt and retribution.
Henning Mankell
The creator the Kurt Wallander series discusses his latest novel The Shadow Girls.
Ben Elton on the book he was “always going to write”
Ben Elton reveals the personal story behind his new book Two Brothers.
Robert Greene on The 48 Laws of Power
Robert Greene explains why The 48 Laws of Power is so popular amongst prisoners.
‘It feels like closure’: Salman Rushdie on his memoirs
Salman Rushdie speaks to Front Row about the publication of his memoirs.
David Cameron narrates Moby Dick
Philip Hoare explains his project compiling the book Moby Dick as read by public figures.
Hilary Mantel, "I'm all for sisterhood, but I'm for style as well"
Mark Lawson speaks to Costa Book of the Year winner Hilary Mantel.
John le Carre on the origins of George Smiley from Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
John le Carre on the origins of George Smiley from Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
Poet Jo Shapcott interviewed
John Wilson talks to poet Jo Shapcott.
Poet Jackie Kay
Mark Lawson talks to Poet Jackie Kay.
Poet Seamus Heaney discusses his inspiration
Poet and Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney is in conversation with Mark Lawson.
Poet Michael Longley
Mark Lawson talks to poet Michael Longley.
