27th Dec 2003

The director of Cold Mountain, released on Boxing Day, and The English Patient in conversation.

11th Mar 2004

An interview with Professor Colin Blakemore, who has been at the forefront of UK scientific research for over 30 years.

26th May 2004

Interviewing the US politician who lost out in the Democratic presidential nomination battle back in February.

1st Jun 2004

An interview with the controversial bio-ethicist.

28th Sep 2004

St Lucian poet Walcott discusses his Caribbean childhood and career.

15th Nov 2004

The Human Genome Project strove to make information about DNA free to everyone. Its head, Sir John Sulston, talks about what makes him tick.

13th Dec 2004

The charismatic Muslim leader discusses Islam and his concerns about President Bush's "war on terror".

27th Feb 2005

The man behind The Blue Planet and much more in conversation.

7th Mar 2005

The inspiration for Evelyn Waugh 's "Boot" in Scoop and the "Bill" of Private Eye's "Dear Bill", Lord Deedes is a national institution. He was Minister for Information under Harold Macmillan , and later editor of The Daily Telegraph. Mark Lawson finds out what makes him tick.

18th Mar 2005

The investigative reporter in conversation.

12th Sep 2005

The former US secretary of state speaks frankly about her life and career. Topics covered in BBC4's exclusive interview include her take on the Bush administration and America's place in the world, her affinity with Condoleezza Rice and, bizarrely, Dame Judi Dench.

19th Sep 2005

An evening of Michael Palin programmes begins with an interview about his life and work - from his childhood in Sheffield to his globetrotting of today. New.

26th Sep 2005

The inventor of the CHOICE worldwide web discusses how he conceived the device that helped to transform the planet.

8th Jan 2006

The BBC's world affairs editor tells Lawson about life on both sides of the camera.

15th Jan 2006

Winston discusses his work, as a fertility treatment pioneer, and a TV presenter.

11th Mar 2006

The detective novelist discusses her need to write, the World Wars, religion, and death.

3rd Jan 2006

The author discusses his foreign correspondent years, his politics, and the thrillers that made him famous.

24th Apr 2006

The writer, actor and director recalls his time on Not the Nine o'Clock News, and considers how his generation have gone on to dominate the British media.

8th May 2006

The actor, director and Oscar-winning writer of Gosford Park on his career.

22nd May 2006

The environmental thinker issues a stark warning concerning our consumption of fossil fuels and climate change.

29th May 2006

The nature-loving broadcaster reflects on his varied career and his mother's absence as a child.

3rd Jun 2006

In a provocative interview, one of the most powerful voices in modern American fiction discusses his disillusionment with the Bush administration.

12th Jul 2006

The star of The Mary Whitehouse Experience, Fantasy Football League and Heresy, and author of Time for Bed discusses his career.

23rd Jul 2006

In conversation with the film-maker and animator.

31st Jul 2006

The multi-talented Aussie in conversation.

19th Aug 2006

The Leicester love god and crooner is captured in conversation.

20th Aug 2006

The creator of The Sopranos in conversation.

27th Sep 2006

The author of Polo and other "bonkbusters" in conversation.

3rd Oct 2006

A lively chat with the sardonic comic kicks off Jack Dee Night.

10th Oct 2006

An interview with the straight-talking comedian renowned for his Marxist political views.

17th Oct 2006

The food writer and broadcaster reflects on her 1947 TV series and her OBE for "services to the art of cookery".

22nd Oct 2006

The director of Alien, Blade Runner and the Oscar-winning Gladiator discusses his life and career.

24th Oct 2006

The food writer discusses her passion for Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours.

14th Nov 2006

The author discusses his influences and inspirations.

21st Nov 2006

Interview with the author who has sold over 40 million books worldwide and is best known for the Discworld series.

11th Dec 2006

Interview with the renowned horror author, known for popular and influential novels such as Carrie and The Shining.

2nd Jan 2007

The interviewer meets writer, performer and producer Armando Iannucci.

3rd Mar 2007

Interview with the Scottish novelist and regular Newsnight Review contributor best known for his Inspector John Rebus novels.

1st Apr 2007

Former Young Ones star Nigel Planer appears in character as classical actor Nicholas Craig. He talks to Mark Lawson about his prolific 35-year career, and how his relationship with his mother heavily influenced his decision to become a performer.

26th May 2007

The presenter talks to the creators of the children's programme.

31st May 2007

An interview with the former editor of Blue Peter who designed the show's famous badge and introduced the annual appeals.

18th Aug 2007

The first in an evening of programmes celebrating the 50th birthday of Stephen Fry , including programmes chosen by Fry himself. Here, Stephen discusses his life, career and personal demons.

20th Aug 2007

Wide-ranging interview with the comedian, actor and writer.

3rd Dec 2007

The TV writer talks to Mark Lawson about his career.

16th Jan 2008

Interview with the Doctor Who producer.

27th Feb 2008

Interview with the actor and former game show host.

5th Mar 2008

Featuring an interview with the journalist, broadcaster and Britain's first openly-gay rabbi.

19th Mar 2008

Interview with the writers who created Steptoe and Son and Hancock's Half Hour.

26th Mar 2008

Interview with the veteran actor, who played Arthur Daley in TV series Minder.

2nd Apr 2008

An interview with the comedian who has written for a number of noted performers.

14th Jul 2008

An interview with the actress who starred in The Royle Family and The Vicar of Dibley.

21st Jul 2008

A chat with the British writer known for his work as The Times restaurant critic as well as documentaries on architecture.

11th Aug 2008

The writer who created Judge John Deed and Law and Order discusses his life and career.

27th Sep 2008

The broadcaster discusses his life and career.

5th Oct 2008

Author John le Carre discusses his life and work. Now famous for his espionage thrillers, the writer started as a real-life spy working for MI6.

9th Nov 2008

The veteran chat-show host becomes an interviewee and talks about his career.

16th Nov 2008

The journalist interviews British cartoonist, illustrator and children's book author Quentin Blake, most famous for his work on Roald Dahl 's stories.

23rd Nov 2008

The Australian TV star discusses his success as a junior swimming champion and his work on Animal Hospital.

4th Jan 2009

The musician discusses his life and work, including his success with Genesis and as a solo artist. He also talks about his three marriages and tackles the myths that surround him.

11th Jan 2009

The actress talks about her life and career as one of Britain's best-loved performers and her collaborations with husband Jack Rosenthal. She also discusses her bereavement since his death.

25th Jan 2009

The presenter talks to the American travel writer and humorist about his experiences documenting lives in foreign lands and his love of the British countryside and character

15th Feb 2009

Interview with the actor, who has starred in acclaimed TV dramas The History Man and The Jury, and who was one of the first gay celebrities to form a civil partnership.

19th Apr 2009

The British director discusses his life and career, from his first venture into acting with the local Jewish youth group in his home town of Salford, to becoming an acclaimed scriptwriter for stage and screen.

9th May 2009

Private Eye editor and Have I Got News for You captain Ian Hislop discusses his role as a satirist, in addition to his private life, including how boarding school became a second home after his father's death, and Christianity's influence on his life.

30th Aug 2009

The author and screenwriter discusses his life and work, reflecting on how his childhood in West Africa and attendance at a Scottish boarding school has influenced his work.

30th Sep 2009

Journalist Mark Lawson interviews Richard Wilson about his life and work, as the actor reflects on the success and drawbacks of his most popular role as Victor Meldrew in BBC sitcom One Foot in the Grave.

14th Nov 2009

An interview with the British RT CHOICE adventurer who this year added reaching the summit of Everest to a list of achievements that includes first man to walk to both the North and South Poles, crossing Antarctica on foot. and authoring numerous books.

22nd Nov 2009

The actress reflects on her work, explaining how she stays focused while working on stage and revealing how age and gender can hinder a performer's longevity.

29th Nov 2009

The journalist talks to the Bafta-winning actress about her career in film, theatre and television, which has included roles in Cranford, Entertaining Mr Sloane and Vera Drake.

6th Dec 2009

The Alan Bennett tribute continues as the playwright and author discusses some of his well-known works, including The History Boys, Beyond the Fringe and the Talking Heads series.

13th Dec 2009

The author and critic, who won the Booker Prize in 1990 for her novel Possession, talks about her career, revealing how she has managed to combine family life with the solitary world of a writer.

23rd Feb 2010

Brian Cox talks about his passion for portraying complex and difficult characters, his personal psychological battles and the low point in his career when he almost gave up acting.

18th Mar 2010

Mark Lawson talks to the enfant terrible of the British art world, Tracey Emin, famed for her unmade bed and a tent embroidered with the names of everyone she had ever slept with.

10th May 2010

Mark Lawson talks to actor Timothy Spall about his life and career. Spall reflects on his working-class roots, on being a 'professional depicter' and his fight with leukaemia.

23rd May 2010

Mark Lawson talks to notorious literary bad boy Martin Amis, who speaks candidly about his relationship with his father Kingsley and the death of his sister Sally.

30th May 2010

Mark Lawson talks to Oscar-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave about her life and career. She reflects on her acting family, political activism and the loss of her daughter Natasha.

13th Jun 2010

Renowned broadcaster and satirist David Frost talks about his life and career.

31st Oct 2010

Mark Lawson talks to the actress Julie Walters about her life and career, as she explores her working class roots, struggles with self-confidence and finding peace at 60.

7th Nov 2010

Mark Lawson talks to actress Alison Steadman about her life and career, as she explores her gift for mimicry, passion for improvisation and joy of working with great dramatists.

14th Nov 2010

Mark Lawson talks to Tom Jones about his life in and out of the limelight. Jones reflects on his upbringing in a coal mining community, early pub tours and international acclaim.

21st Nov 2010

Mark Lawson talks to screenwriter Jimmy McGovern about his life and career in television drama, his memories of working-class Liverpool and the impact of Catholicism on his work.

24th Dec 2010

Mark Lawson talks to the actor Simon Russell Beale about his life on and off stage. He offers insights into how he approaches his diverse roles and his recent career changes.

3rd Feb 2011

Mark Lawson talks to the controversial artists and 'living sculptures' Gilbert and George, who met as students at St Martins School of Art in 1967, about their lives and careers.

9th Feb 2011

Sculptor Sir Anthony Caro reflects on his time as Henry Moore's assistant, his groundbreaking shift from figurative to abstract sculpture and his position on public art.

28th Feb 2011

In a candid interview, Anne Robinson reflects on the journey from finishing school to Fleet Street, alcoholism to America and print journalism to prime-time television.

22nd Mar 2011

Mark Lawson talks to the comedian David Mitchell about his life and career, from his partnership with Robert Webb to panel show regular and co-host of the series 10 O'Clock Live.

11th Jul 2011

Mark Lawson talks to the artist Sir Peter Blake about his life and 60-year career, including how he became an 'accidental artist' and his reputation as the godfather of Pop Art.

27th Sep 2011

Mark Lawson talks to Dame Diana Rigg about her life and 50-year career, exploring her conflicted views on being a sex symbol and the pleasures of professional success in her 70s.

4th Oct 2011

Mark Lawson talks to actor and comedian Rob Brydon about his life and career in entertainment, including writing and performing for radio, film, television, stand-up and theatre.

11th Oct 2011

Mark Lawson talks to Michael Frayn about his life and 50-year career writing novels, plays, philosophy, memoirs, screenplays, translations, farce, tragedy, verse and drama.

21st Nov 2011

Mark Lawson talks to Alice Cooper about his life and 45-year career as a musician and actor, including his memories of his Detroit childhood and the perils of addiction.

13th Mar 2012

Mark Lawson talks to comedian Frank Skinner about a career that has involved stand-up, broadcasting, writing and pop music. Skinner also talks candidly about his personal life.

20th Mar 2012

Mark Lawson talks to legendary broadcaster Terry Wogan about his life and 50-year career, from his early years on Irish radio to his ever-popular Radio 2 show.

26th Mar 2012

Mark Lawson talks to celebrity interviewer and chat show host Graham Norton about growing up in Ireland, his sexuality and a near fatal mugging whilst he was at drama school.

30th Mar 2012

Mark Lawson talks to former Oasis lynchpin Noel Gallagher about his life, career and becoming one of the most successful songwriters of his generation.

3rd Apr 2012

Mark Lawson talks to writer, actor and comedian Mark Gatiss about his life and career, including how his passion for horror and science fiction have influenced his success.

15th Apr 2012

Mark Lawson talks to actor Mark Rylance about his life and career, including his lifelong relationship with Shakespeare and how he prepares for his role in the play Jerusalem.

22nd Apr 2012

Mark Lawson talks to Felicity Kendal about her childhood in India and returning to the UK in the 1960s to become one of the best-loved actors of her generation.

26th Apr 2012

Mark Lawson meets the award-winning journalist and filmmaker Sean Langan, whose kidnap by the Taliban in 2008 inspired BBC Four's hostage drama The Kidnap Diaries.

29th Apr 2012

Mark Lawson talks to actress Zoe Wanamaker about her life and career. Wanamaker reveals insecurities about her looks and talents, and how her father Sam was a hard act to follow.

13th Jan 2013

Mark Lawson talks to the astronomer and English eccentric Sir Patrick Moore about his early life, career and the future of space exploration in an interview recorded in 2007.

3rd Mar 2013

Mark Lawson talks to songwriter Mark Knopfler about his early life and influences, the years with Dire Straits and his quiet contempt for modern TV talent shows.

20th Mar 2013

Mark Lawson talks to prolific writing duo Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais about their careers, from classic comedy The Likely Lads to recent drama Spies of Warsaw.

1st Apr 2013

Mark Lawson talks to character actress and voice artist Miriam Margolyes about her passion for acting, her lively schooldays and her inexorable self-confidence.

7th Apr 2013

Mark Lawson talks to musical theatre star and recording artist Michael Ball about his early career, Eurovision and having a foot in both the Sondheim and Lloyd Webber camps.

6th Oct 2013

Sir Bob Geldof talks candidly to Mark Lawson about his career in music with the Boomtown Rats, his activism, his family and his very public personal traumas.

12th Nov 2013

Mark Lawson talks to the writer, comedian, actor and producer Steve Coogan about his life and career, from comic characters Paul Calf and Alan Partridge to straight acting roles.

10th Mar 2014

Photographer David Bailey, who has captured many of the 20th century's most iconic faces, talks frankly to Mark Lawson about his life, loves and illustrious career.

23rd Mar 2014

As she publishes her eighteenth novel, Joanna Trollope talks to Mark Lawson about creativity, divorce and the inescapable drama of domestic life.

30th Mar 2014

Booker Prize-winning novelist Julian Barnes, whose Levels of Life is a memoir of bereavement following the loss of his wife to cancer, talks about love, death, memory and grief.

20th Jul 2014

Mark Lawson talks to comedian, writer and actress Jo Brand about the 1980s alternative comedy scene, her approach to hecklers and taboos, and her experiences as a TV personality.

16th Nov 2014

Michael Morpurgo reflects on the success of his novel War Horse and the theme of war in his books, and discusses his relationship with his father and friendship with Ted Hughes.

7th Jan 2015

Mark Lawson talks to Tony and triple Olivier award-winning actress Frances de la Tour about her life and career, from Miss Jones in Rising Damp to Madame Maxime in Harry Potter.

8th Feb 2015

From Calendar Girls to Cranford, Celia Imrie has been a familiar face on both TV and film for more than four decades. The actress talks to Mark Lawson about her life and career.

22nd Feb 2015

Mark Lawson talks to the Booker Prize-winning writer Kazuo Ishiguro about his life and career.

1st Mar 2015

Mark Lawson talks to author Alexander McCall Smith, whose No.1 Ladies Detective Agency series of books, set in Botswana, have sold in their millions around the world.

24th Mar 2015

From playing princes to professors and cardinals to comedians, Jonathan Pryce is one of Britain's most versatile actors. He talks to Mark Lawson about his life and career.

15th Nov 2015

Writer and director Sir David Hare talks frankly to Mark Lawson following the publication of his much-anticipated memoir The Blue Touch Paper.