Archive 2013 Podcast
Magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
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New American Classics
New Year's Day 2014
Mark Lawson examines the American fiction that made the headlines in 2013.
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Adil Ray, Helen Lederer, Jackie Clune and Mark Billingham compete in the Front Row Quiz
Tue 31 Dec 2013
Mark Lawson turns quizmaster as two teams compete in the Front Row Quiz of the Year.
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Binge TV Special
Mon 30 Dec 2013
Kirsty Lang explores the rise of box sets and streaming versus traditional television.
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Front Row Special on Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Boxing Day 2013
Naomi Alderman explores the creative legacy of the cult TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer
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People of the Year 2013, part 2
Christmas Eve 2013
Mark Lawson meets the people who have made headlines in arts, culture and entertainment.
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People of the Year 2013, part 1
Mon 23 Dec 2013
Mark Lawson meets the people who have made headlines in the world of arts in 2013.
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Julie Andrews; All Is Lost; Michael Palin; protecting art during war
Fri 20 Dec 2013
Arts news, interviews and reviews. Kirsty Lang talks to Julie Andrews.
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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, David Morrissey, Cities of Culture that weren't, Text on screen
Thu 19 Dec 2013
Arts news with John Wilson plus a review of Ben Stiller in The Secret Live of Walter Mitty
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Coriolanus, Olivia Colman, Alex Ferguson's ghost writer, comedy DVDs
Wed 18 Dec 2013
Arts news. Mark Lawson reviews Tom Hiddleston's interpretation of Coriolanus.
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Mark Gatiss, American Hustle reviewed, Albums of 2013
Tue 17 Dec 2013
Mark Gatiss, American Hustle reviewed and the best albums of 2013.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber; Christmas TV; Anchorman 2
Mon 16 Dec 2013
Andrew Lloyd Webber on his new musical Stephen Ward; Mishal Husain reviews Anchorman 2.
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Martin Freeman; American Psycho; Crime books round-up
Fri 13 Dec 2013
Mark Lawson talks to Martin Freeman, star of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
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Victoria Wood, Neon Artwork, Sam Smith, Moonfleet
Thu 12 Dec 2013
John Wilson is with Victoria Wood in Salford for the unveiling of a new work of art.
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Alan Bennett, Terry Pratchett, The Duck House, The Great Train Robbery
Wed 11 Dec 2013
Mark Lawson presents news from the worlds of arts, literature, film and music.
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Christmas singles; new Stieg Larsson story; Drawing the Line
Tue 10 Dec 2013
Mark Lawson samples this year's festive singles with Front Row's Christmas Jukebox.
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Derren Brown; Eimear McBride; MJ Delaney
Mon 9 Dec 2013
Arts news with Kirsty Lang, including Derren Brown on how to steal valuable paintings.
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Lenny Henry on Nelson Mandela; Lesley Manville; Beauty and the Beast
Fri 6 Dec 2013
Arts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang, including Lenny Henry's tribute to Nelson Mandela.
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Kill Your Darlings, John Newman, Emil and the Detectives, Autobiographies
Thu 5 Dec 2013
Arts news, including a review of Daniel Radcliffe in beat poets film Kill Your Darlings.
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Jude Law in Henry V; Atiq Rahimi; Politicians and music; 28 Up South Africa
Wed 4 Dec 2013
Mark Lawson and guests review Jude Law's performance as Henry V on the West End.
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Nebraska; One-woman shows; John Pilger
Tue 3 Dec 2013
Arts news, interviews and reviews with Mark Lawson, including a review of Nebraska.
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Hilary Mantel; Spike Lee's Oldboy; Liberty and Bergdorf's
Mon 2 Dec 2013
Mark Lawson talks to author Hilary Mantel about two new RSC stage productions of her work.
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Coronation Street set; Chapman brothers; Jeune et Jolie
Fri 29 Nov 2013
Arts news. John Wilson tours the new set of Coronation Street with Tony Warren.
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Ian Rankin; TV's The Bible reviewed
Thu 28 Nov 2013
John Wilson with Ian Rankin on a new investigation by his much-loved detective John Rebus.
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William Hill Sports Book of the Year; Shobana Jeyasingh; Marius and Fanny
Wed 27 Nov 2013
Mark Lawson announces the winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year.
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Russell Brand; Costa Book Awards; Carrie
Tue 26 Nov 2013
Arts news with Mark Lawson, including an interview with comedian Russell Brand.
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Saving Mr Banks; Paula Milne; Janine Jansen
Mon 25 Nov 2013
Arts news with Mark Lawson, including a review of Saving Mr Banks starring Emma Thompson.
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Morecambe and Wise, Kate Tempest, Poets' Corner, the return of Blofeld
Fri 22 Nov 2013
Arts news with Kirsty Lang, including Morecambe and Wise remembered.
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Peter Blake; Gaslight; Sarah Ruhl; Leviathan
Thu 21 Nov 2013
Peter Blake, Sarah Ruhl, Molly Dineen on Leviathan, Iain Sinclair on Gaslight.
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Anjelica Huston; City of Culture 2017; Strangers on a Train; Turner
Wed 20 Nov 2013
As the City of Culture for 2017 is revealed, Mark Lawson talks to the successful bid team.
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Blue Is the Warmest Colour; Mojo revival; Sally Wainwright
Tue 19 Nov 2013
Mark Lawson interviews writer Sally Wainwright on the return of Last Tango in Halifax.
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