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07/07/2018 GMT

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Mary Beard hosts Front Row, discussing the big issues in the world of arts and culture.

Mary Beard is joined by actor and author Rose McGowan, novelist Kamila Shamsie and writer Laurie Penny at the Hay Festival.

Recorded at the Hay Festival, Mary Beard is joined by actor and author Rose McGowan, novelist Kamila Shamsie and writer Laurie Penny at the Hay Festival. Several months on from the Harvey Weinstein scandal they look at the role of Hollywood in the #metoo movement, and discuss its impact. Looking at Rose McGowan's memoir Brave and Kamila Shamsie's new novel Home Fire they  also talk about what it means for women who speak out and challenge expectations of their role in politics and society.

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Classicist and broadcaster Mary Beard hosts Front Row, a monthly programme discussing the big issues in the world of arts and culture.

Classicist and broadcaster Mary Beard hosts Front Row, a monthly programme discussing the big issues in the world of arts and culture. In each episode Mary will be joined by artists, musicians, performers and cultural commentators in lively topical debates around visual arts, music, literature and the performing arts. Filmed in the BBC's Broadcasting House studio in London, the programme will feature high profile interviews from the cultural world and coverage of key events in the arts calendar.

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