Front Row Weekly

PD James discusses her mystery sequel to Pride and Prejudice and Anthony Horowitz his continuation of Sherlock Holmes. Plus Booker Prize-listed author Emma Donoghue on retracing her literary footsteps, an analysis of what David Bowie did with his voice, what classical singers do without one, and playwright David Edgar on how an ecclesiastical drama set 400 years ago has been converted into topicality by St Paul’s.

Jeanette Winterson on fact and fiction in her new memoir, David Attenborough on his new series Frozen Planet; and Brian Wilson and Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys reflect on their 'lost' album Smile.

Thandie Newton in her first stage role; Romola Garai on National Portrait Gallery exhibition The First Actresses; author Terry Pratchett; producer Cameron Mackintosh; director Lynne Ramsay on We Need To Talk About Kevin and musician Peter Gabriel.

Noel Gallagher goes solo; photographer Don McCullin; Morgan Spurlock's Greatest Movie Ever Sold; Steve Coogan on Alan Partridge's memoirs; actor Paddy Considine and Nicky Wire from Manic Street Preachers.

Kenneth Branagh reflects on his career and remaining ambitions, Carol Ann Duffy on why she's expecting a parcel from David Beckham and Rowan Atkinson on the latest Johnny English film.

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