4 Extra Debut. Novelist Bernardine Evaristo explores the life of the man at the heart of the USA's 1960s Black Arts Movement. From 2015. Show more
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Playing Linda Loman, Informer, Geology-inspired art, Ciarán Hodgers
29 minutes
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Maureen Beattie and Marion Bailey discuss playing Linda Loman, AA Dhand reviews Informer, Artist Dan Holdsworth and Cherie Frederico on art inspired by geology, and Ciarán Hodgers. Show more
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Steven Moffat at the Hay Festival
30 minutes
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Award-winning writer Stephen Moffat discusses a career that has seen him helm two of the BBC's biggest shows - Dr Who and Sherlock. Show more
Novelist Bernardine Evaristo, explores how the USA’s 60s Black Arts Movement inspired her as a Black British writer. From 2015. Show more
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Jeremy Deller - the journey to the Venice Biennale
30 minutes
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John Wilson charts the progress of artist Jeremy Deller, as he creates works for the British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale - from first thoughts to the grand unveiling in Venice. Show more
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Derek Jacobi; Naomi Watts on Diana; Orphan Black
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Derek Jacobi reflects on his life and career, Naomi Watts discusses playing Princess Diana on film, and the verdict on the TV drama Orphan Black, which focuses on human cloning. Show more
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Nick Park on his Thrill-o-Matic; Othello; Cultural Exchange - Mohsin Hamid
30 minutes
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A ride on Nick Park's latest creation the Thrill-o-Matic, Cultural Exchange with Mohsin Hamid, and a review of the National Theatre's new Othello production. With Mark Lawson. Show more
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Rankin, Daft Punk, Brilliant Adventures, Terence Stamp's Cultural Exchange
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Arts news. John Wilson interviews the photographer Rankin, as he opens a major exhibition of new work in Liverpool. In Cultural Exchange, Terence Stamp selects a favourite film. Show more
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Damon Albarn on going solo; Maxine Peake; Jonathan Yeo; Suranne Jones; Kiran Leonard
30 minutes
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John Wilson presents live from the BBC6Music Festival in Manchester, talking to Damon Albarn about going solo, Maxine Peake about Silk and Hamlet, and Suranne Jones about Orlando. Show more
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The Liverpool Biennial 2016
30 minutes
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Turner Prize-winner Mark Leckey, performance artist Marvin Gaye Chetwynd and American ceramic artist Betty Woodman reflect on the themes of this year's Liverpool Biennial. Show more
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Sculpture on the streets, Strictly Ballroom the Musical, Moana
30 minutes
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City Sculpture Projects 1972 at the Henry Moore Institute; Strictly Ballroom the Musical's choreographer, Drew McOnie; Moana, the latest Disney heroine. Show more
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Ben Elton, Queen Coal, Transmitting Andy Warhol, Leviathan, Birds in Literature
30 minutes
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With Kirsty Lang. Ben Elton on his new novel, Time and Time Again; Queen Coal reviewed; Tate Liverpool's Transmitting Andy Warhol; Leviathan reviewed; and birds in literature. Show more
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Danny Boyle at Home, Simon Stephens, Lee Miller and Picasso
30 minutes
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Arts news. Danny Boyle discusses new arts centre Home, Simon Stephens talks about his new play The Funfair, and Antony Penrose talks about the Lee Miller and Picasso show. Show more
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Roger McGough and Brian Patten on 50 years of The Mersey Sound, Lizzie Nunnery, Andrew McMillan
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Roger McGough and Brian Patten on 50 years of The Mersey Sound, Catherine Marcangeli on the Tonight At Noon season, new music from Lizzie Nunnery, Bryan Biggs, Andrew McMillan. Show more
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Reopening of The Whitworth with Cornelia Parker, Richard Wilson, Daniel Evans, Barrie Rutter, Maria Balshaw
30 minutes
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A special edition of Front Row from the reopened Whitworth Art Gallery, with Cornelia Parker, Richard Wilson, Daniel Evans, Barrie Rutter, Maria Balshaw and the Halle Youth Choir. Show more
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Coronation Street set; Chapman brothers; Jeune et Jolie
30 minutes
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John Wilson tours the new set of Coronation Street with Tony Warren, interviews the Chapman brothers about their new show Come and See, and reviews the film Jeune et Jolie. Show more
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Victoria Wood, Neon Artwork, Sam Smith, Moonfleet
30 minutes
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John Wilson is joined by writer and comedian Victoria Wood for a special edition of the live daily arts programme, featuring the switch-on of this year's Front Row neon artwork. Show more
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Sir Derek Jacobi
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In conversation with Mark Lawson, Sir Derek Jacobi looks back over a career that has spanned half a century. Show more
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Rufus Norris; David Jason; Jeremy Deller
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Arts news with Mark Lawson, including an interview with actor David Jason as he publishes a memoir, and a visit to artist Jeremy Deller's new exhibition at Manchester Art Gallery. Show more
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Maxine Peake and Sarah Frankcom, Mike Bullen on Cold Feet, Neon art, Star Trek at 50
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Maxine Peake and Sarah Frankcom on their approach to A Streetcar Named Desire, Mike Bullen on reviving Cold Feet, neon art at the Grundy Art Gallery, Star Trek at 50. Show more