Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World Service outside the UK.

Find out how to listen to other BBC stations

Episode details

Radio 4,22 Jun 2023,42 mins

National Portrait Gallery refurbishment and play Dear England reviewed, violinist Rachel Podger

Front Row

Available for over a year

Tom is joined by reviewers Boyd Hilton and Susannah Clapp who look at Dear England, a new play by James Graham at the National Theatre which examines the changes in England’s football since Gareth Southgate became manager. And the National Portrait Gallery reopens today having had the most extensive refurbishment since 1896, including a redisplay, a new entrance and public spaces. Violinist Rachel Podger performs from the Baroque repertoire live in the Front Row studio. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Sarah Johnson

Programme Website
More episodes