<description>&lt;p&gt;Scott Bryan and Rhianna Dhillon join Tom Sutcliffe to discuss sports drama Marty Supreme which stars Timothée Chalamet as a table tennis hustler who dreams of becoming a world champion in 1950s New York. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They also discuss Stephen Sondheim’s fairytale production Into the Woods which is at London’s Bridge Theatre. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus they review Sentimental Value – Joachim Trier’s film which stars Stellan Skarsgård as a film director trying to mend his family through the camera. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Finally, classicist and writer Natalie Haynes gives her verdict on the growing trend for Immersive Exhibitions about the Ancient World. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe 
Producer: Claire Bartleet&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Plus we review the film Sentimental Value starring Stellan Skarsgård.

Scott Bryan and Rhianna Dhillon join Tom Sutcliffe to discuss sports drama Marty Supreme which stars Timothée Chalamet as a table tennis hustler who dreams of becoming a world champion in 1950s New York. They also discuss Stephen Sondheim’s fairytale production Into the Woods which is at London’s Bridge Theatre. Plus they review Sentimental Value – Joachim Trier’s film which stars Stellan Skarsgård as a film director trying to mend his family through the camera. Finally, classicist and writer Natalie Haynes gives her verdict on the growing trend for Immersive Exhibitions about the Ancient World. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe 
Producer: Claire Bartleet

Reviews of the film Marty Supreme, Into the Woods on stage and Natalie Haynes on Immersive Exhibitions

<description>&lt;p&gt;As a new adaptation of Peter Shaffer's Amadeus begins on Sky, actor Will Sharpe speaks to Front Row about he researched the role of Mozart, and music historian Flora Willson and Music Director of the Dunedin Consort John Butt discuss how recent research helps us better understand the man and his music. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Baroness Margaret Hodge - whose review into Arts Council England was published this week - tells us about her findings and recommendations. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And with just a week to go until Christmas, broadcaster Bex Lindsay delivers her recommendations of books for children this festive season. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The books discussed were: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How To Grow A Reindeer’ written by Rachel Morrisroe, illustrated by Steven Lenton &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Robin by Sarah Ann Juckes &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Elle McNicoll’s Role Model &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presenter: Kate Molleson
Producer: Mark Crossan&lt;/p&gt;</description>

A new TV adaptation of Peter Shaffer's Mozart.

As a new adaptation of Peter Shaffer's Amadeus begins on Sky, actor Will Sharpe speaks to Front Row about he researched the role of Mozart, and music historian Flora Willson and Music Director of the Dunedin Consort John Butt discuss how recent research helps us better understand the man and his music. Baroness Margaret Hodge - whose review into Arts Council England was published this week - tells us about her findings and recommendations. And with just a week to go until Christmas, broadcaster Bex Lindsay delivers her recommendations of books for children this festive season. The books discussed were: How To Grow A Reindeer’ written by Rachel Morrisroe, illustrated by Steven Lenton Robin by Sarah Ann Juckes Elle McNicoll’s Role Model Presenter: Kate Molleson
Producer: Mark Crossan

Actor Will Sharpe on playing Mozart in Amadeus

<description>&lt;p&gt;Jane Austen is often seen as an isolated genius who appeared from nowhere, or she is treated with a simplistic cult-like reverance which overlooks the complexities of her work. In this special edition of Front Row, exactly 250 years after Austen's birth, we take a close critical eye to a writer who innovated the novel as a form and revolutionised a literary style rarely seen before.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fellow novelists Tessa Hadley and Kamila Shamsie join Samira, alongside academics Professor John Mullan and Dr. Sophie Coulombeau, to deeply delve into the texts themselves, revealing a witty writer herself steeped in the literature of her day, discussing how she contsantly evolved her craft and why her status has fluctuated with trends across the last two centuries.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With readings by Dame Harriet Walter&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Ciaran Bermingham&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Samira Ahmed and guests discuss one of the English language's most important novelists.

Jane Austen is often seen as an isolated genius who appeared from nowhere, or she is treated with a simplistic cult-like reverance which overlooks the complexities of her work. In this special edition of Front Row, exactly 250 years after Austen's birth, we take a close critical eye to a writer who innovated the novel as a form and revolutionised a literary style rarely seen before.Fellow novelists Tessa Hadley and Kamila Shamsie join Samira, alongside academics Professor John Mullan and Dr. Sophie Coulombeau, to deeply delve into the texts themselves, revealing a witty writer herself steeped in the literature of her day, discussing how she contsantly evolved her craft and why her status has fluctuated with trends across the last two centuries.With readings by Dame Harriet WalterPresenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Ciaran Bermingham

Jane Austen at 250 special

<description>&lt;p&gt;Hollywood giant Rob Reiner was found dead alongside his wife Michele at their Los Angeles Home this morning. Telegraph film critic Robbie Collin joins to discuss the life and career of the famed director of such classics as This Is Spinal Tap, When Harry Met Sally and The Princess Bride.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Roland Gift, the lead singer of the hit 80s band Fine Young Cannibals, is live in session, playing one of the group's biggest hits and talking about the 40th anniversary of the release of their self-titled debut album.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It's pantomime season once again, but what do modern audiences actually want from the panto, and how do we balance modern sensitivities with frivolity and fun? We hear from theatre producer Emily Wood, currently putting on numerous pantos across the country, and actor Abdullah Afzal, who's the founder of the Muslim Panto Theatre company. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Actor and Wrexham FC Director Humphrey Kerr talks about co-writing and starring in Sherlock Holmes &amp;amp; the 12 Days of Christmas&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Following news that best-selling author Joanna Trollope has died at the age 82, we've dug into the BBC archive to find a 2010 interview with Joanna.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Harry Graham&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Celebrating the career of Hollywood giant Rob Reiner, who was found dead this morning.

Hollywood giant Rob Reiner was found dead alongside his wife Michele at their Los Angeles Home this morning. Telegraph film critic Robbie Collin joins to discuss the life and career of the famed director of such classics as This Is Spinal Tap, When Harry Met Sally and The Princess Bride.Roland Gift, the lead singer of the hit 80s band Fine Young Cannibals, is live in session, playing one of the group's biggest hits and talking about the 40th anniversary of the release of their self-titled debut album.It's pantomime season once again, but what do modern audiences actually want from the panto, and how do we balance modern sensitivities with frivolity and fun? We hear from theatre producer Emily Wood, currently putting on numerous pantos across the country, and actor Abdullah Afzal, who's the founder of the Muslim Panto Theatre company. Actor and Wrexham FC Director Humphrey Kerr talks about co-writing and starring in Sherlock Holmes &amp; the 12 Days of ChristmasFollowing news that best-selling author Joanna Trollope has died at the age 82, we've dug into the BBC archive to find a 2010 interview with Joanna.Presenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Harry Graham

The great works of Rob Reiner

<description>&lt;p&gt;Film producer Jason Solomons and literary journalist Suzi Feay join Tom Sutcliffe to discuss the contemporary thriller Lurker which shows what happens when the line between popstar and fan gets blurred.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They also talk about The Pelican Child a short story collection by Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Joy Williams.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And the film Ella McCay is reviewed; a political comedy-drama that follows an idealistic woman juggling being state governor with a complicated family life. 
Tom also speaks to the film’s director James L. Brooks, whose Oscar-winning work includes Terms of Endearment and As Good as It Gets. Brooks also co-created the Simpsons. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe
Producer: Claire Bartleet&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Tom and guests also review the film Lurker, and a short story collection by Joy Williams.

Film producer Jason Solomons and literary journalist Suzi Feay join Tom Sutcliffe to discuss the contemporary thriller Lurker which shows what happens when the line between popstar and fan gets blurred.They also talk about The Pelican Child a short story collection by Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Joy Williams.And the film Ella McCay is reviewed; a political comedy-drama that follows an idealistic woman juggling being state governor with a complicated family life. 
Tom also speaks to the film’s director James L. Brooks, whose Oscar-winning work includes Terms of Endearment and As Good as It Gets. Brooks also co-created the Simpsons. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe
Producer: Claire Bartleet

Reviewing Ella McCay plus the film's Oscar-winning writer and director James L. Brooks

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