Main content

08/01/2010

Frank McGuinness on his latest play, a round-up of the must-see art exhibitions of the year and an interview with Warren Beatty's biographer.

Art critics Waldemar Januszczak and Charlotte Mullins look ahead to important and interesting UK art exhibitions in 2010.

Kirsty Lang talks to playwright Frank McGuinness, whose latest play was inspired by Greta Garbo's visit to Ireland in 1967.

All this week, Radio 4 has been celebrating moments of genius - flashes of scientific brilliance that changed the way we see the world. Eoin Colfer, author of the latest instalment of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, turns to flight pioneers the Wright brothers for his moment.

Peter Biskind, author of Easy Riders, Raging Bulls, about Hollywood in the 1970s, has now turned his attention to the actor Warren Beatty in his new biography, Star. Peter Biskind discusses his tricky relationship with the actor, director and producer, and, inevitably, Beatty's fondness for the opposite sex.

This month sees the 20th anniversary of The Simpsons, the long-running animated series created by Matt Groening. To mark the celebrations we hear from one of the show's stars, Dan Castellaneta.

Available now

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 8 Jan 2010 19:15
大象传媒 Radio 4

More episodes

Previous

07/01/2010

Next

11/01/2010

See all episodes from Front Row

Chapters

  • Playwright Frank McGuiness

    Frank McGuinness talks about his latest play which was inspired by Greta Garbo's visit to Donegal, Ireland in 1967.

    Duration: 10:46

  • Must See Art Exhibitions in 2010

    Art critics Waldemar Januszczak and Charlotte Mullins look ahead to the important and interesting UK art exhibitions in 2010.

    Duration: 16:47

  • Eoin Colfer - Moments of Genius

    Eoin Colfer chose flight pioneers the Wright brothers.

    Duration: 19:42

  • Star: The Life and Wild Times of Warren Beatty

    Peter Biskind on his new biography of Hollywood star Warren Beatty.

    Duration: 27:42

  • The Simpsons

    Dan Castellaneta brings nine of Springfield's best loved residents to life in just 38 seconds.

    Duration: 28:42

Broadcast

  • Fri 8 Jan 2010 19:15
    大象传媒 Radio 4

大象传媒 Arts Digital

The best of British culture live and on demand.

Inspire

Inspire

A season discovering where artists find inspiration and helping listeners get creative.

Podcast

  • Front Row

    Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music