BBC Radio 4 - Front Row - Available now

The American; Seth MacFarlane; and Judy Garland feature

George Clooney in The American; Seth MacFarlane; and Rufus Wainwright on Judy Garland.

Mark Lawson meets director Sir Peter Hall, who is about to celebrate his 80th birthday.

Mark Lawson reviews Fela! and author Michael Dobbs assesses actors playing Mrs Thatcher.

John Wilson talks to Julian Schnabel about directing films and artist Ben Johnson.

Mark Lawson reveals the contenders for the Costa Book Awards.

With Kirsty Lang, including a report on the Thai film which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes.

Sir David Attenborough on fossils; war artists on working in Afghanistan.

With Mark Lawson, including news of the shortlist for the BBC National Short Story Award.

With Mark Lawson, including an interview with screenwriter and producer Jimmy McGovern.

Rapper Tinie Tempah; Chinese film Aftershock; documentary maker John Krish.