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

Mary Beard is joined by historian and broadcaster David Olusoga, novelist Kate Mosse and historian Laura Ashe they discuss film, theatre, literature and photography.

Mary Beard is joined by historian and broadcaster David Olusoga, novelist Kate Mosse and historian Laura Ashe to discuss how film, theatre, literature and photography shape our understanding of history. 
And Mary takes part in a re-enactment of the Battle of Prestonpans to explore the popular appetite for reliving historical events.


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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, performers and cultural commentators in front of an audience at the BBC's Broadcasting House studio in London. The programme will feature lively debates and key events in the arts calendar.

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