FR: Howard Barker, Mumford & Sons, Thick of It

Published: Oct. 5, 2012, 1:29 p.m.

Playwright Howard Barker talks about his debut at the National Theatre after 40 years and German writer, Bernard Schlink on his new book, Summer Lies. Northern Broadsides theatre company celebrates 20 years in the business and Nicholas Hytner talks about the importance of regional theatre. John Wilson meets Mumford & Sons to discuss their eagerly awaiting third album and Kirsty Lang on the new season of The Thick of It.