Ahead of the award of the 2018 Turner Prize, Mary Beard and her panel of guests discuss the shortlisted artists and the level of commitment required to take in the exhibition. Show more
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In this special edition of Front Row Late, Mary Beard is in conversation with author, critic and broadcaster Clive James. Show more
Mary Beard and her panel of guests explore the links between crime and culture. Why is the detective novel such a big part of our literary and theatrical culture? Show more
Mary Beard is in conversation with the acclaimed and bestselling writer of the His Dark Materials trilogy of books, Philip Pullman.
Mary Beard and Armando Iannucci discuss taking liberties with a literary classic, whether it is possible to satirise the current political situation, and the impact of swearing. Show more
As London Fashion Week opens, Mary Beard and her panel of guests discuss the art and ethics of the clothing industry. Show more
Mary Beard and her guests consider the effects of Covid-19 on creativity and the world of literature and discuss how writing and drama chronicled the HIV-AIDS crisis of the 1980s. Show more
Mary Beard and her panel - Shahidha Bari, Scarlett Curtis and Ella Whelan - discuss how writers and artists are responding to anxiety in contemporary culture. Show more
Mary Beard and her panel discuss the links between culture, money and power. Show more
Mary Beard presents discusses the power of poetry in a time of pandemic, with Emilia Clarke, Lemn Sissay and David Olusoga. With special poetry performances from Dame Helen Mirren and Brian Bilston. Show more
Mary Beard and guests discuss the vital role music is playing in people's lives during the pandemic. Why do people turn to music in times of crisis? Show more
Mary Beard hosts interviews from her studio at home. Mary and guests discuss the long-term effects of Covid-19 on our culture. Featuring appearances from Emma Thompson and Greg Wise. Show more
In the final programme of this special series, Mary Beard examines the links between risk, culture and creativity. Featuring interviews with Lee Daniels, Don McCullin and Deborah Frances-White. Show more
Mary Beard and her panel discuss whether today’s satirists are up to the job of lampooning contemporary politics and society. Are politicians fair game for satirists? Show more
Mary Beard talks to novelist Margaret Atwood about her career and her sequel to The Handmaid's Tale. Show more
With cultural institutions around the country closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Mary Beard gets to grips with the latest technology as she hosts from her study at home. Show more
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Nature and the Pandemic
23 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS South Asia
Mary Beard and her guests discuss the importance of nature in art and writing. Featuring an interview with Angel of the North sculptor Antony Gormley. Show more
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Poetry Special
23 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS North AmericaLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Africa
In this episode, Mary Beard discusses the power of poetry in a time of pandemic, with Game of Thrones actress Emilia Clarke, poet Lemn Sissay and historian David Olusoga. Show more
Mary Beard and her panel of guests discuss why we consume so much sensationalised death in movies, crime fiction and television drama, while we are reluctant to speak about real pain and loss. Show more
Mary Beard and guests discuss the cultural influence of food, and Mary and Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith take a tour of an exhibition of art and artefacts at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. Show more