Main content

26/05/2011

With Mark Lawson, including an interview with the actor Rob Lowe, whose screen career began over 30 years ago, and whose roles include Sam Seaborn in the TV drama The West Wing.

With Mark Lawson, including an interview with the actor Rob Lowe, whose screen career began over 30 years ago, and whose roles include Sam Seaborn in the TV drama The West Wing.

James Bond has been brought to life again in a new novel from American writer Jeffery Deaver. He discusses getting to grips with English phrases and bringing back old Bond characters in Carte Blanche.

As American politician Sarah Palin is compared to Joan of Arc by one of her supporters, we reflect on comparisons between politicians and famous characters: including Cameron / Flashman and Thatcher / Boadicea.

Producer: India Rakusen.

Available now

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 26 May 2011 19:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

More episodes

Previous

James Corden on stage; Martin and Eliza Carthy

Next

War Correspondents - From Telegram to Twitter

See all episodes from Front Row

Chapters

  • Rob Lowe

    • Rob Lowe

      Interview with the actor Rob Lowe.

      Duration: 15:51

  • Literary Insults

    • Literary Insults

      A reminder of who has been called what in recent years.

      Duration: 03:04

  • Jeffrey Deaver

    • Jeffrey Deaver

      An interview with author Jeffrey Deaver.

      Duration: 08:52

Broadcast

  • Thu 26 May 2011 19:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 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