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05/08/2010
Kirsty Lang reviews Earthquakes in London at the National Theatre.
The Wonders of Weston-super-Mare
Kirsty Lang meets Karl Marlantes, whose Vietnam war novel is based on his own experiences.
The Secret in Their Eyes; Tom McCarthy; Khyam Allami
With Kirsty Lang, including oud player Khyam Allami and novelist Tom McCarthy.
Martin Creed, Sloane Crosley, Black Dynamite
John Wilson reviews Black Dynamite, a spoof of 70s Blaxploitation films.
Record producer William Orbit; Romantics at Tate Britain
John Wilson meets producer William Orbit, and Romantics at Tate Britain.
Must be the Music, Candia McWilliam, Arvo Part
Kirsty Lang discusses new TV talent show Must be the Music. Plus playwright Enda Walsh.
13/08/2010
Philippa Gregory on her new historical novel about Margaret Beaufort, mother of Henry VII.
The Expendables; Corrie the play; crime writer MC Beaton
The Expendables; Jonathan Harvey on his new play Corrie!; crime writer MC Beaton.
Angelina Jolie stars in the espionage thriller Salt
Reviewing Angelina Jolie's starring role as a renegade CIA agent in Salt.
Highlights from the Edinburgh Fringe
Highlights from the Edinburgh Fringe, including drama, comedy and music, with Mark Lawson.
19/08/2010
The Illusionist; John Harris on Pink Floyd covers; the Fourth Plinth shortlist unveiled.
Frederick Forsyth discusses new novel Cobra
Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. Frederick Forsyth on his new novel, Cobra.
23/08/2010
With Mark Lawson. Includes a review of the film The Girl Who Played With Fire.
Sean Connery at 80; Inspector Morse on stage
Sean Connery at 80; Inspector Morse on stage, starring Colin Baker.
Klaxons; Comedy Awards; Jo Nesbo; long running TV series
News of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards; Klaxons interviewed; crime writer Jo Nesbo.
U Be Dead, Clybourne Park, The Boy Who Bit Picasso
U Be Dead reviewed; extra footage in Avatar and Metropolis: does it improve the films?
Kim Cattrall, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, I Am Slave
Kim Cattrall on playing Cleopatra in Liverpool; Diary of a Wimpy Kid the film reviewed.
A Front Row Special with Michael Frayn
Michael Frayn reflects on his childhood and his career, in conversation with Mark Lawson.
31/08/2010
With Mark Lawson, including an interview with the Oscar-winning actress Juliette Binoche.
Author C J Sansom, The Switch and Dinner for Schmucks
With Mark Lawson, including novelist C J Sansom who discusses his Tudor mysteries.
Donald Sturrock on Roald Dahl; Tim Robbins sings.
With John Wilson, who talks to actor Tim Robbins about his new band and album.
David Grossman; supermarket films; and Eddie Kadi
David Grossman; Eddie Kadi; and DVDs made exclusively for a supermarket.
Tamara Drewe review and Richard Thomas talks shoes.
With Kirsty Lang, including a review of new film Tamara Drewe starring Gemma Arterton.
Martin Gayford on Lucian Freud; the Booker shortlist
Martin Gayford on sitting for Lucian Freud, the Booker shortlist and the Mercury Prize.
Deathtrap and Michael Sheen completes his Blair trilogy
With Mark Lawson, who reviews a new staging of Deathtrap, starring Simon Russell Beale.
Jean Michel Jarre and Sir John Eliot Gardiner
Jean Michel Jarre on his 150-date world tour, and Sir John Eliot Gardiner on Monteverdi.
Reviews of Bedlam and The Young Ones
Reviews of new play Bedlam and TV series The Young Ones.
Robert Plant, Bryan Ferry and Phil Collins reviewed
With Mark Lawson, including The Pre-Raphaelites and Italy at the Ashmolean Museum.
Wonder Woman Lynda Carter and director Anthony Page
Lynda Carter on playing Wonder Woman, and Roger Michell on the end of the UK Film Council.
Stephen Fry and Blood and Gifts
Stephen Fry on his new volume of autobiography, The Fry Chronicles.
Paul O'Grady, Gary Hume and the Liverpool Art Biennial
Mark Lawson talks to Paul O'Grady and reports from the Liverpool Art Biennial.