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“Kirsty Wark — seriously? This latest appointment reveals how little respect the BBC has for the arts. I’m so tired of BBC shows replacing people with serious expertise in their field with random “name” presenters. What does Wark know about the arts? Nothing, if her first shows are anything to go...”Read full review »
Radionoush via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/21/24
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“I want to love this podcast but the host keeps talking over the top of the guests - in the episode reviewing the film Blonde he is extremely rude and never lets the female guest finish her sentence - it’s so annoying and distracting from the otherwise interesting content.”
Jakeelza via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/27/22
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“This is a fabulous podcast for anyone who loves movies, literature, poetry, drama and the visual arts. Try this for movie criticism, what's new in music, all the prize-winners you could ever want, interviews with great writers and artists, and all with the BBC's expected elan. The...”Read full review »
Thangboche via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
03/21/22
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“Although I rarely go to a theatre, it’s nice to have a wonderful word of mouth or a second opinion on shows. It’s good to have an arts show for books and theatre, to see what’s out there.”
Sequeira119 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/03/21
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“Good cultural review show, particularly so when Tom Sutcliffe is in the host's chair. He is so engaged and seems to be enjoying himself, and that is delightful.”Read full review »
Cobalt&Co via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/17/21
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“Great show for any arts fan”
Piedwarbler via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/05/20
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“This podcast is always brilliant when it comes to keeping me up to date with what i need to know in the arts. Such a fine example of everything that makes the BBC brilliant. It's not too high brow and always seems to find the right balance on what to report on. Can't recommend enough of...”Read full review »
Ms Aussie via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/29/20
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“Thanks for this interesting episode. I have a pot of Shoji Hamada which he gave to my father. It’s on my bookshelf. The Japan Folk Craft Museum has a beautiful collection of Leach pottery. The connection between British and Japanese seems to have extended over many years.
Issey Miyake used...”Read full review »
Sonolulu via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/11/20
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“My day is not complete without Front Row.. I especially enjoy listening to Samira Ahmed. Such a beautiful voice.”
Dirosit via Apple Podcasts ·
Italy ·
07/09/20
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“Cutting Eliza in mid-sentence like that is disgraceful. She was voicing something absolutely critical.”
Dame ichie via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/26/20
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“Front Row keeps me up-to-date with crucial shifts in arts and culture. I’ve listened to it religiously since 2003 and now I’m Australia it is a vital lifeline to my awareness of ‘what’s on’ in the rest of the world. I really enjoy Samira Ahmed’s critical conversations with artists and Kirsty...”Read full review »
Meeshell Hall via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/09/20
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“Not sure who “Jack Lowther” is but they’re not the lead in The End of the F***ing World. Otherwise, enjoyed the review.”
abbyhopewatson via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/09/19
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“I always enjoy the subject matter and Stig particularly. This is not to say I don’t tune in to the other presenters but I like Stig’s style. I’m an Australian listener so right out of left field really.”
Barb2503 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/16/19
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“Frankly this show/podcast has never been the same since Mark Lawson left. Seriously. I’m not sure how much creative power he had on the show but I don’t think he was *just* a presenter. I don’t believe the allegations of bullying against him. I imagine he knew how to make a good show and perhaps...”Read full review »
Jameson. R. Willts via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/14/19
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“They cover a wide variety from theater to TV to art museums to books, sometimes the interviews are with creators/actors authors and sometimes with critics but there’s always something interesting.”
SuckeredByItunes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/19
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“Ultra left wing political views interfere with reviews. Elitists just cannot help but offend a large swath of people. I will download different podcasts thank you.”
#never Viking via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/19
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“Great hosts and guests. The conversation is always intelligent without being pedantic or pretensions.”
USkaren via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/11/18
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“I’m getting big close to deleting all the BBC podcasts I’ve listened to for years as the absolutely inane and repetitive ads are driving me crazy. Please stop them. It ruins Front Row and all the other podcasts that I’m about t unsubscribe from!”
adsdoaway via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/11/18
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“The amount of work and research that goes into this daily show is phenomenal. Reviews, interviews and discussions are all current and with depth. The presenters have become part of my life and the show is part of my daily routine. Love it”
robk________ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/14/18
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“Love this podcast. Listen every morning on the way to work.”
Ad_Lloyd via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/21/18
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กึคเนวัึ/จทวำวุ_ via Apple Podcasts ·
Thailand ·
08/17/18
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“This is my go to podcast anytime I’m walking somewhere. I’m not someone who follows the arts closely so find the podcast very informative and has given me an introduction to a diverse range of artists/art (from Janelle Monáe to Keeping Faith to Tony Walsh) who I can then look up myself and...”Read full review »
MissB_mfl via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/27/18
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“Very enjoyable podcast. Stimulating and informative. Never miss it.”
hubbardshills via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/22/18
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“How exciting to hear this excellent half hour with Cleo. Many years ago she, with her brilliantly talented husband, performed in New Zealand, an evening never forgotten. It is a delight to have such a well presented interview to keep! One of the best, thank you.”
Fantail lover via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
05/29/18
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“I love this podcast - it offers such a wide range of cultural features, old and new. Highly recommend this to anyone who loves art.”
Leonardo Di Luxy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/22/18
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“I just love this programme, especially the live performances and the podcast extras. So good to hear young artists speaking about their motivation and vision.”
Marilyninbrugge via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
05/19/18
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“Front Row is a wonderful show which gives a platform to a whole range of Arts discussion.
But...I can’t help but feel that they try and pack too much content into too little time. If you have wonderful guests and topics then you need to either give the show more time, or try to reduce the...”Read full review »
JAS-80 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/10/18
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556q1e via Apple Podcasts ·
Vietnam ·
04/15/18
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“BC Radio 4's Front Row is, along with its sister Podcast Saturday Review, is the easiest way of keeping up with Culture in the UK. It also seems to be the best source in my opinion.
A thousand thanks to Auntie!”Read full review »
Brian.Downie via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/14/18
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“The BBC interviewers get amazing responses from their guests - true insights into the creative process and artistic life.”
NotSatisfiedScience via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/18
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“Front Row allows me to vicariously be exposed to the cultural life in the nation. Almost every episode holds surprises and the thought, planning and analysis shows the first class team involved. New presenters have been slotted in without diminishing the excellence. The daily high point of my...”Read full review »
Clint Hyper Hyper Watchtick via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
03/10/18
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“Quick simple reviews of cultural openings in Britain (TV, movie, music, theatre, book, museum, etc) often with the artist concerned.”
empathology via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
03/05/18
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“Living abroad I really appreciate finding out what's happening back in the UK. Wide range of arts and issues covered.”Read full review »
The Finnish guy via Apple Podcasts ·
Finland ·
02/26/18
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“Great interviews and commentary!”
Mimi Winters via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/18/17
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“Love this show, I concise and fascinating insight into arts and cultural events in London and across the nation.”
yandleful via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/29/15
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“Brilliant for plot spoilers.”
Ray-Mondo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/21/14
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“...why the delays?”
Redders74a via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/08/12
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“What a fantastic selection! Talk about spoiled for choice! Great listening for us down under in New Zealand.”
Jersey Puller via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
09/01/12
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“Fantastic show, I download it daily, but the iPhone OS checks each & every episodes status. Would it be possible to list the show twice, firstly with the last weeks programs & the back catalogue separately?”
RichBS via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/25/12
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“I just can't keep up with the daily podcast. I loved the weekly summary/pick. Any chance of getting it back?”Read full review »
C@BA via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/28/12
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“Something for everyone with an ounce of creativity.”
Ookpik via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/15/11
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“Great to see podcast of daily show is now available - saves me having to listen to it online or make do with the weekly summary one. I can never catch it when broadcast live so delighted to be able to listen via a podcast. Hope it's not just a one-off week of daily podcasts...
Love the...”Read full review »
T31010 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/06/11
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“This is a wildly entertaining and informative podcast about all aspects of the arts and the entertainment world. Understandably, it is a little UK centric, but most of the content will be interesting and relevant to anybody in the English speaking world.”
baronetdedlock via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/23/11
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“About time Front Row got in on the podcast deal. I find it difficult to catch FR when its on so this is perfect just to subscribe and then listen to on the bus to work. Radio 4 is worth the license fee alone.”Read full review »
richeno via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/26/08
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“An excellent podcast from the BBC, great reviews and always interesting. Pity the back catalogue isn't available though.”Read full review »
sherlock2040 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/19/07
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KEEENAN via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/04/07
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“Radio 4 should have been cleaning up the Podcast arena for some time now if they had taken the plunge and submitted more of their huge, excellent pantheon of material from their arts programmes a little sooner. We should all hope that more is to follow.”
Grumpy Ports via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/19/06
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