Front Row Daily

JR, Sue Ellen and Bobby are back in the re-make of classic TV series Dallas, David D'Arcy reviews plus a report from the Watts Gallery, shortlisted for the Art Fund Prize, an interview with Turner Prize-winner Rachel Whiteread and the writer and illustrator of the first book to win two prestigious children's fiction prizes.

With John Wilson, who reports from the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, one of the four contenders for the Art Fund Prize for museums and galleries and a review of Rock of Ages.

Alan Howard interviewed. True Love and A Royal Affair reviewed. A visit to the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield

Robert Pattinson’s new film Cosmopolis reviewed, actor Janet Suzman, a report on Invisible Art - a new exhibition at the Hayward Gallery and American author Ben Marcus.

In a rare extended interview, the Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young talks to John Wilson about his latest disc, a selection of traditional songs, recorded with the uninhibited rock band Crazy Horse

Friedrich Dürrenmatt was a Swiss writer best known for his play The Visit. With a new production of his play The Physicists opening at the Donmar Warehouse, Mark considers his legacy. Rapper Professor Green discusses how his musical career has helped him deal with a difficult childhood and four Nobel Prize for Literature winners reflect on the pros and cons of the prestigious honour.

With Mark Lawson, who reviews Woody Allen: A Documentary; meets the acclaimed American novelist Richard Ford; discusses two comedies with women in the starring roles: Dead Boss and Parents; and pays tribute to Fahrenheit 451 author Ray Bradbury.

In an extended interview, Mark Lawson talks to writer Hilary Mantel, who won the Booker Prize with her novel Wolf Hall, and has now written a sequel, Bring Up The Bodies.

Neneh Cherry discusses her new jazz album, we consider the various ways the Transit of Venus has inspired art, literature and music, writer Maria Semple on the transition from writing sitcoms to writing novels and Roger Luckhurst examines the link between predictive science fiction and the rather more banal reality.

A review of Ridley Scott's Prometheus, Michael Morpurgo and Maggie Fergusson discuss how they collaborated on Michael's life story, a review of Jodie Whittaker and Christopher Eccleston in a new National Theatre production of Antigone and the BBFC's Head Of Policy, David Austin, defends the decision and reveals the detailed negotiations that take place behind the scenes between the board and film-makers.

With Mark Lawson, including an interview with novelist John Irving; the writer Jackie Kay on African art in Manchester and a review of the work of designer Thomas Heatherwick.

John Wilson talks to musician and writer Patti Smith about her new album, and to Ben Drew (aka rapper Plan B) about his film directorial debut.

Ken Loach's The Angels' Share reviewed, singer Rumer on her new album, writer James Sallis on his sequel to Drive, Travis Elborough reflects on the connection between crime writing and the beach.

Tracey Emin returns to her home town of Margate with an exhibition exploring love and sex. Author Paul French on his book about the mystery killing of a teenage British girl in Peking in 1937. Jason Solomons brings news from the Cannes Film Festival, as the jury prepares to announce the winners of the main prizes. Music and speech played an important role in the 1960s Black Power movement in America. Writer Pat Thomas has compiled rare recordings and discusses with music writer Kevin LeGendre how musicians responded to political change.

Artist Tom Phillips on his 75th birthday; the writers of high-profile TV series discuss their experiences of how to manage final episodes; and reflections on Arnold Wesker at 80