BBC Radio 4: Front Row

Front Row is BBC Radio 4’s nightly programme covering the world of arts, literature, film, media and music. Guests joining host Samira Ahmed for a special Hay Festival edition include Alison Steadman on her career and memoir Out of Character: From Abigail’s Party to Gavin and Stacey; Hisham Matar on The George Alagiah Lecture: Nobel Laureate Naguib Mahfouz; Laura Bates on her feminist retelling of Arthurian legend – Sisters of Fire and Fury; and Gwyneth Lewis on The Mabinogion. Outpost Drive – transatlantic country husband and wife duo will also perform live.