Front Row Interviews

In conversation with Mark Lawson.

Oscar-winning lyricists Alan and Marilyn Bergman explain how they write songs for Barbra Streisand - in conversation with Mark Lawson.

Oscar-winning lyricists Alan and Marilyn Bergman explain how they write songs for Barbra Streisand - in conversation with Mark Lawson.

Lyricists Alan and Marilyn Bergman explain how they write songs for Barbra Streisand.

Actress America Ferrera on starring in a musical, and creating the look for TV's Ugly Betty, in conversation with Mark Lawson.

Actress America Ferrera on starring in a musical, and creating the look for TV's Ugly Betty, in conversation with Mark Lawson.

Actor Andy Serkis reveals how he plays apes on screen, using motion capture technology - in conversation with John Wilson.

Writer and illustrator Anthony Browne reflects on his career and time as Children's Laureate.

In conversation with Mark Lawson.

Writer and illustrator Anthony Browne reflects on his career and time as Children's Laureate. In conversation with Mark Lawson.

The author talks to Mark Lawson and reflects on the task of writing a new adventure for Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson.

The actress reflects on her career, in conversation with Mark Lawson.

The Oscar-winning actress reflects on her career, in conversation with Mark Lawson.

The Oscar- and Tony-winning actress reveals the demands of acting and her love of practical jokes, in conversation with Mark Lawson.

The Oscar-winning director discusses his film and TV career with Mark Lawson.

The author talks about creating fiction based on the lives of famous writers - in conversation with Mark Lawson.

The entertainer reflects on his West End debut and dealing with jokes about his singing.

The entertainer reflects on his West End debut and dealing with jokes about his singing.

The entertainer reflects on his West End debut and dealing with jokes about his singing, in conversation with Mark Lawson.

The entertainer reflects on his West End debut and dealing with jokes about his singing.

The entertainer reflects on his West End debut and dealing with jokes about his singing, in conversation with Mark Lawson.

The entertainer reflects on his West End debut and dealing with jokes about his singing.

The actor talks about the challenge of playing unlikeable characters.

In conversation with Mark Lawson.

Crime writer Elmore Leonard talks about his career and his 10 rules for writing fiction.

Crime writer Elmore Leonard talks about his career and his 10 rules for writing great fiction. In conversation with Mark Lawson.

The funny man talks about his comedy career, getting older and theology - in conversation with John Wilson.

Award winning funny woman Miranda Hart reflects on what makes her laugh and creating 'Miranda' - talking to Kirsty Lang.

Garrison Keillor reflects on his career and his love of writing poetry.

Actor James Corden chats about the inspiration behind 'Gavin and Stacey'.

The famous comic actor on his time in Monty Python and analysing what makes a joke funny, in conversation with Mark Lawson.

Yes Minister writer Jonathan Lynn explains the hidden rules of comedy - in conversation with Mark Lawson.

In conversation with Kirsty Lang.

Chinese concert pianist Lang Lang, who wants to inspire children to love playing the piano. In conversation with Kirsty Lang.

Award winning funny woman Miranda Hart reflects on what makes her laugh.

Miriam Margolyes talks to Mark Lawson about her acting career.

The author and cook talks about his childhood and growing up with food - in conversation with John Wilson.

Poet Pam Ayres talks about her career, being pigeonholed, and her first book of memoirs in conversation with Mark Lawson.

Mark Lawson chats to PD James about crime writing and her novel 'Death in Holy Orders'.

PD James talks to Mark Lawson on Radio 4's arts programme Front Row about crime writing and her 15th novel 'Death in Holy Orders' featuring her sleuth, Adam Dalgliesh.

Her books, often featuring Dalgliesh, sold in their millions around the world. Many were adapted for TV and film.

Born Phyllis Dorothy James on 3 August 1920, the author did not publish her first novel, Cover Her Face, until she was 42. Although it was a critical success, she continued working for the Home Office, where she held a job in the forensic science department, and then the criminal law department until 1979.

PD James died aged 94 on the 27 November 2014.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001.

The film and theatre director talks about his career and the challenges of opera on stage, in conversation with Kirsty Lang.

Mark Lawson in conversation with actor Ralph Fiennes on playing Shakespeare, gauging audiences and directing himself on film.

The actor and comedian talks to Mark Lawson about his early influences and his on-screen rivalry with Steve Coogan.

The actor talks about the pressures of fame and finding fulfilment in ensemble acting.

The legendary funny man in conversation with Mark Lawson, reflecting on his career and double act with Ronnie Barker.

Actor Rowan Atkinson talks about playing a spy for laughs and using your face for comedy - in conversation with Mark Lawson.

The musician and campaigner talks about his career, and finding inspiration for songs, in conversation with John Wilson.

The venerable entertainer on singing with Nat King Cole and reinventing yourself in showbiz, in conversation with John Wilson.

Theatre producer Sir Cameron reflects on his career and the future of the musical - in conversation with Mark Lawson.

The comic and dramatic actor on the comedy greats and why some shows will always be funny.

The theatre director and founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company discusses his career in conversation with Mark Lawson.

The famed fantasy writer reflects on his writing career and living with Alzheimer's, in conversation with Mark Lawson.

Playwright Sir Tom on his early childhood, his career and his writing style - in conversation with Mark Lawson.

Playwright Sir Tom on his early childhood, his career and his writing style.

Playwright Sir Tom on his early childhood, his career and his writing style - in conversation with Mark Lawson.

Theatre producer Sonia Friedman on picking winners, surviving losers and surprise hit shows - in conversation with Mark Lawson.

American composer Stephen Schwartz reveals the secrets behind writing a hit musical.

American composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz reveals the secrets behind writing a hit musical to Kirsty Lang.

The actor and comedian reveals the secrets behind Alan Partridge's new writing career, in conversation with Mark Lawson.

The actor speaks on finding a way to play one of the great stage roles, King Lear.

The poet in conversation with Mark Lawson, discussing her career and how she finds inspiration for her new poetry.

Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis reveals his musical heroes, and his love of teaching music - in conversation with Kirsty Lang.