Front Row

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music

Episodes (2282 available)

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Mark Gatiss at the RSC and novelist Margaret Drabble

Mark Gatiss takes on Brecht's Hitler satire, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui.

13 Apr 2026

42 mins

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Review: Is it ok to film theatre curtain calls on your phone?

Reviewing new work from Francois Ozon, Amitav Ghosh and Jim Jarmusch.

9 Apr 2026

42 mins

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W1A creator John Morton on Twenty Twenty Six

The new comedy Twenty Twenty Six, set in the run-up to this year's football World Cup.

8 Apr 2026

42 mins

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Was Queen Victoria coercively controlled by Prince Albert?

Writer Daisy Goodwin on her new play, Victoria: A Queen Unbound.

7 Apr 2026

42 mins

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The Birth of Television: A Forgotten History

Samira Ahmed and guests discuss the forgotten history of the early days of television.

6 Apr 2026

42 mins

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Review: The Drama starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya

Yann Martel's new novel, Son of Nobody and BBC drama series, Babies

2 Apr 2026

42 mins

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SNL UK Cast, plus Trash Cinema Icon Mink Stole

Mink Stole, Live Comedy Day, the art of catwalk fashion.

1 Apr 2026

43 mins

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Robert MacFarlane on the revelations to be found underground

Robert MacFarlane on going underground, dancing with your younger self and protest music.

31 Mar 2026

42 mins

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Lesley Manville, and what do astronauts listen to in space?

Lesley Manville, and Art in Space

30 Mar 2026

42 mins

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Review: Riz Ahmed comedy Bait, Schiaparelli at the V&A

On the review show this week: Riz Ahmed's comedy series Bait and Schiaparelli at the V&A.

26 Mar 2026

42 mins

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