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Podcast: Front Row
Episode: National Portrait Gallery refurbishment and play Dear England reviewed, violinist Rachel Podger
Description: Tom is joined by reviewers Boyd Hilton and Susannah Clapp who look at Dear England, a new play by James Graham at the National Theatre which examines the changes in Englandβs football since Gareth Southgate became manager. And the National Portrait Gallery reopens today having had the most extensive refurbishment since 1896, including a redisplay, a new entrance and public spaces.
Violinist Rachel Podger performs from the Baroque repertoire live in the Front Row studio.Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe
Producer: Sarah Johnson