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25/06/2010
Kevin Whately on the late Alan Plater.
Fiona Banner and Shrek reviewed
Mark Lawson asks Fiona Banner why she's placed two fighter jets in Tate Britain.
Steve Winwood and Jo Shapcott interviewed
John Wilson talks to poet Jo Shapcott and musician Steve Winwood.
Elle Macpherson and a Tap Dogs lesson
With Mark Lawson, including Elle Mcpherson, a lesson from Tap Dogs and Museum of the Year.
I am Kloot and Andrew Graham-Dixon on Caravaggio
Kirsty Lang talks to Andrew Graham-Dixon about the artist Caravaggio and to I am Kloot.
02/07/2010
An appreciation of the life and work of Beryl Bainbridge; 成人快手2 drama Dive reviewed.
Brenda Blethyn in new film London River
Brenda Blethyn stars in London River, a film set after the London bombings on July 7 2005.
David Hyde Pierce on his British stage debut
Actor and former Frasier star David Hyde Pierce discusses his British stage debut.
Simon Callow on his theatrical life
Simon Callow on his memoir; Jeanette Winterson on the seductions of fiction.
Christopher Nolan on his latest film, Inception
Christopher Nolan on his latest film Inception, starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
Photographer Steve McCurry; spy handovers
Magnum photographer Steve McCurry; director Ralph Ziman on dangerous film locations.
Bruce Forsyth at home and Toy Story
Mark Lawson reviews Toy Story 3 and Bruce Forsyth in Living with Brucie.
Bret Easton Ellis and Camille Silvy
Bret Easton Ellis discusses his new novel, a sequel to his 1985 debut Less Than Zero.
Roger Lloyd Pack; cuts in arts budgets
Mark Lawson looks at what impact 40% cuts would have on the arts.
City of Culture 2013 winner; Plan B interview
John Wilson has news of the winner of the UK City of Culture 2013.
Aspects of Love, Shackleton's Antarctic expedition and the 10 Rules of Rock n Roll
With John Wilson. Including the verdict on Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Aspects of Love.
19/07/2010
Earth, Wind and Fire on their 40-year career, and a review of horror film Splice.
Sherlock Holmes in the 21st century on TV
With Mark Lawson. Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in modern day Sherlock dramas.
Ballet star Carlos Acosta
With John Wilson, who interviews ballet star Carlos Acosta and comedian John Bishop.
Singer Tom Jones
Tom Jones on his new album, John Lee Hooker, Elvis and hair care for the older gentleman.
Ian McEwan and Fay Weldon on creative writing courses
Mark Lawson talks to leading novelists about the art of teaching creative writing.
Oliver Stone reviewed; crime writer RJ Ellory
Mark Lawson has the verdict on Oliver Stone's new documentary, South of the Border.
M Night Shyamalan; Booker longlist; Gainsbourg biopic
M Night Shyamalan on The Last Airbender, and news of the Booker longlist.
Stephen Sondheim at 80
Mark Lawson discusses the songs and shows of Stephen Sondheim, who is 80 this year.
Stewart Lee; Impressionist Gardens; The A-Team; Beat Generation
Remakes of The Karate Kid and The A-Team reviewed; Stewart Lee analyses his stand-up act.
Film director James Mangold; Dawn French & Alfred Molina's new TV comedy
James Mangold on Knight And Day and directing A-list stars such as Tom Cruise.
02/08/2010
Mark Lawson meets Karin Slaughter and Jeff Deaver at Harrogate's Crime Writing Festival.
Coco and Igor reviewed, James Nesbitt and Minnie Driver in The Deep
James Nesbitt and Minnie Driver star in TV submarine drama The Deep.
Bjork on the Moomins, and revamping Scarborough
Bjork on the Moomins; the cultural regeneration of Scarborough; an Elizabethan thriller.
05/08/2010
Kirsty Lang reviews Earthquakes in London at the National Theatre.
The Wonders of Weston-super-Mare
Kirsty Lang meets Karl Marlantes, whose Vietnam war novel is based on his own experiences.