Front Row
BBC Radio 4Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2001 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsSociety & Culture | |||
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Critics Ben Luke and Aviva Dautch bring us all the news from The Venice Biennale. Following the death of the great Shakespearean actor Michael Pennington, we speak to former RSC Director Gregory Doran about his impact on the stage.
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- Stop interrupting!
I enjoy Front Row but the listening experience is unfortunately blighted by hosts like Tom Sutcliffe frequently interrupting guests
- especially women. Just listen to an episode on the Tracey Emin show and I was aghast as his constant interruptions. I’m inclined think it’s quite gendered as he seems more likely to cut in mid-sentence when a female guest is speaking. Infuriating.
Apple Podcasts2London_lady
United Kingdom3 months ago - Front Row
Love this podcast! Varied and up to date.
All presenters very well prepared! ☺️
Apple Podcasts5IzzyissiUnited Kingdoma year ago - Let the guests speak
It's got a good mix of guests on the show but some of the hosts are constantly interrupting the guests which is frustrating to listen to, they often can't finish a sentence without being interrupted by the host giving his answer to his own question. Despite this it's good to have a round up of new films & exhibitions.
Apple Podcasts3Foxtrot LightningUnited Kingdoma year ago - Pretty impressive
Despite a recent drift into the lowbrow with 80s pop nostalgia segments, this is a really useful and enjoyable listen. And the Friday review show takes me back to those happy years when Saturday Review was still being commissioned.
Apple Podcasts4MarkoB1111United Kingdoma year ago - An Insular Gaze: How Front Row Fails Global Art
Listening to the BBC’s Front Row review One Hundred Years of Solitude felt like witnessing a masterpiece reduced to a quaint curiosity, as if they were marveling at a trinket from an exotic land rather than engaging with one of the most profound literary achievements of the 20th century. Their commentary was superficial, hesitant, and tinged with an old-school British arrogance that struggles to believe top-quality art can emerge from beyond its own borders. The tone resembled a diner approachin... more
Apple Podcasts2David TheoUnited Kingdoma year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #152 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #79 |  Indonesia/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #114 |  Ireland/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #132 |  Argentina/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #156 |  New Zealand/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #157 |  Brazil/Society & Culture |
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What is Front Row about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A culturally focused, interview-driven program that centers arts, literature, film, and broader cultural critique. Episodes frequently feature high-profile authors, filmmakers, critics, and curators discussing new books, exhibitions, and cinematic releases, with occasional dives into publishing trends, theatre, and media. The show tends to blend thoughtful analysis with behind-the-scenes industry context, offering listeners a richly scoped panorama of contemporary arts and culture. Noteworthy strengths include a steady stream of prominent guests across multiple disciplines, a knack for connecting literary and visual storytelling to current events, and a live, conversational format that many listeners find engaging and informative for stayin... more
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Front Row launched 20 years ago and published 2001 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on Front Row?
Recent guests on Front Row include:
1. Ksenia Malik
2. Nicola McCartney
3. Maggie Norris
4. Siri Hustvedt
5. Rob MacNeacail
6. Maria Delgado
7. Mateo Dalmaso
8. Mark Ravenhill
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