Claudia: Happy New Year edition
Nicole Kidman and Jim Carrey chat about their new films, Iyare looks back on his favourite music of 2008 and tips a few acts for '09 plus Jo Caulfield and Milton Jones take a sideways look at trends for the year ahead.
R2Weekndr: 05 Dec 08
This week on Claudia's podcast, Tilda Swinton and Danny Boyle discuss Oscars and their new films, enjoy bumper comedy with Jenny Eclair and Russell Howard, Victoria Coren celebrates her father's work and Estelle Lovatt visits the Warhol exhibition.
R2Weekndr:Sandi Toksvig and Alexei Sayle 28 Nov 08
On Claudia Winkleman's show tonight enjoy bumper comedy with Sandi Toksvig and Alexei Sayle, new movies Changeling and Flawless are reviewed, we celebrate author Enid Blyton and look ahead to the Radio 2 Disney Special
Claudia: Dawn French
Dawn French - the UK's favourite vicar and funny lady chats in depth about her life and autobiography, Brando in the reissued A Streetcar Named Desire, plus reviews of new movies Blindness and Body Of Lies.
Claudia: Photography, London Jazz Festival, Rob Deering
Robert De Niro, comedian Rob Deering, The London Jazz Festival previewed, photography exhibitions of Annie Leibovitz, punk and whippets, new movies Max Payne and The Baader Meinhof Complex.
Claudia: An American Special
Jessica Biel - star of Easy Virtue, W reviewed, Alistair Cooke's daughter Susan Cooke Kittredge, Bonnie Greer looks at Obama's effect on culture plus MTV Ultimate Legend Sir Paul McCartney.
Claudia: The Bond Special
Sir Roger Moore talks about life as 007, Quantum Of Solace reviewed plus Daniel Craig, Bond girl Olga Kurylenko, director Marc Forster and Bond novels reviewed. We've been expecting you...
Claudia: Ricky Gervais, Bill Odie, Candace Bushnall, W
Hear Ricky Gervias on his new movie Ghost Town, Bill Odie talking about his autobiography, Sex And The City author Candace Bushnall on her new book plus Oliver Stone and Josh Brolin discuss W (Dub-ya).
Claudia: Francis Rossi, Brad Pitt, Yoko Ono
This week Staus Quo rocker Francis Rossi, film reviews of Igor and Burn After Reading, plus why we should love Brad Pitt and art critic Estelle Lovatt catches up with Yoko Ono.
Claudia: Grace Jones, Joe Pasquale, Mobos 10 Oct 08
This week pull up to the bumper with Grace Jones who's just won Q magazine's Icon Award, Joe Pasquale is grilled by Claudia's Clone, the Mobos are scrutinized by 6Music's Iyare and there's Booker Prize chat too!
Claudia: Brideshead Revisited
Emma Thompson on her chilling Brideshead Revisited role and director Julian Jarrold talks about shying away from the TV series. The Turner Prize is discussed by Estelle Lovatt and Sleep With Me author Joanna Briscoe on the TV version of her book.
R2Weekndr: Katy Brand, Macca and Gerry Anderson
Big Ass comedy with Katy Brand, Sir Paul McCartney on playing Israel, Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson and what to expect at Dorset's Teddy Bear Museum.
R2Weekndr: Duran Duran's Andy Taylor 19 Sept 08
Andy Taylor on life in Duran Duran, Damien Hirst's auction profits, Claudia's gossip from the Strictly Come Dancing set, tips for having fun on the cheap and an essential 5 things to do.
R2Weekndr: 12 Sep 08
Claudia Winkleman talks to author John Boyne about The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas and discusses the film adaptation with film critic Nev Pierce.
R2Weekndr: Dave Grohl, Keira Knightly, Guy Richie & Gerald Scarfe
GQ Awards goss, The Duchess and RocknRolla reviewed, related interviews with Keira Knightly and Guy Richie, plus satirical artist Gerald Scarfe talks about his new book Monsters.
R2Weekndr: Yoko Ono, Sean Connery and Chuck Palahniuk
Claudia Winkleman invites you to get all loved up with Yoko Ono, who's one of the artists at the Love Exhibition in London, and asks: Graffiti - art or vandalism? The stars of Step Brothers chat about their movie, Sean Connery talks about Being A Scot and, while not spoiling for a fight, author Chuck Palahniuk discusses his new book Snuff. Plus five reasons to get out of the house this weekend.
R2Weekndr: Bill Paterson, Alex Heminsley, Hilary Oliver
Star of stage and screen Bill Paterson joins Alex Lester on this week's Weekender podcast, along with Hilary Oliver reviewing the latest movies, Colin Paterson rounding up the entertainment news, and Alex Heminsley takes a look at some of the best crime books published this summer.
R2Weekndr: Brad Cohen & Jane MacDonald 15 Aug 2008
Alex James' Maestro tutor Brad Cohen, singer and Loose Woman Jane MacDonald, Get Smart stars Anne Hatherway & Steve Carell, Edinburgh Festival news and Star Wars - Clone Wars is amongst the movie reviews.
R2Weekndr: Nev Pierce, Chandrika Chevli, Colin Paterson 08 Aug 08
Cultural news with Colin Paterson, Chandrika Chevli previews the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Nev Pierce talks films, and there's an unmissable interview with the owner of the only lawnmower museum in the world! That's all on the latest Weekender podcast from BBC Radio 2!
R2Weekndr: Lauren Child & David Duchovny
Charlie & Lola author Lauren Child, David Duchovny talks X Files, Alan Francis previews The Edinburgh Festival, recipes of yesteryear, Mitch Winehouse, Bond song chat and movie reviews.
R2Weekndr: Michael Caine & Chris Addison 25 Jul 08
Michael Caine talks Batman, Chris Addison star of Lab Rats pops by, we discuss the Mercury Music Prize and the Heath Ledger Oscar question plus tip a few summer reads.
R2Weekndr: Simon Armitage & Chelsea Cain 18 Jul 07
Nev Pierce talks films, Alex Heminsley reviews Life With My Sister Madonna by Christopher Ciccone, horror author Chelsea Cain talks about women in thrillers, Estelle Lovett provides the arts round-up and Colin Paterson is our entertainment guru, all on The Weekender podcast with Claudia Winkleman.
R2Weekndr: Henry Winkler 04 Jul 08
A 4th July special - Henry Winkler AKA The Fonz talks about being a childrens author, Angie Errigo reviews Hancock, Kung Fu Panda and The Mist and Alex Heminsley brings us four books with an American feel.
R2Weekndr: Darryn Lyons 27 Jun 08
Self-styled 'Mr. Paparazzi' Darryn Lyons talks about his autiobiography, film critic Hilary Oliver gives her verdict on Wanted, Lyn Gardner brings the latest theatre reviews, and Colin Paterson joins the podcast from Glastonbury.
R2Weekndr: Paula Wilcox 20 Jun 08
Paua Wilcox talks about playing Bette Davis, film critic Nev Pierce gives his verdict on The Ruins, Julie Cullum prepares us for festival season and Colin Patterson has chats with Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller and James McAvoy.
R2Weekndr: Julian Clary 13 Jun 08
Julian Clary talks about life as an author, film critic Peter Whittle casts his eye over The Incredible Hulk and Julia Raeside brings us up to date on Big Brother. Plus Colin Paterson chats to Kid Rock.
R2Weekndr: Stevie Wonder 07 Jun 08
Stevie Wonder tells us why he's heading back to the UK on tour after more than 15 years. Hilary Oliver casts her expert eye over three of the week's movie releases including the latest swords and sandals epic to hit the big screen: Mongol: The Rise to Power of Ghengis Khan. Charlie Spencer, theatre critic for The Telegraph goes from VIP to OAP as he reviews two very different musicals. And Matthew speaks to Paddington’s dad, as author Michael Bond tells us about the marmalade-loving bear’s...
R2Weekndr: Sparks 31 May 08
Pop's most enigmatic brothers join Matthew in the studio this week as Ron and Russell Mael discuss their ever so slightly bonkers Sparks Spectacular tour, where they play all of their 21 albums, over 21 nights at London's Islington Academy. Also, film reviewer Angie Errigo gets down and dirty with the Sex and the City girls while books editor Alex Heminsley gets her wax jacket and wellies on for a quartet of eco books. While Colin Paterson bonds with Ben Affleck.
R2Weekndr: Indiana Jones 24 May 08
Hilary Oliver gives us her thoughts on the latest from the Indiana Jones franchise. While Matthew meets Britain's very own Indy - Professor Tudor Parfitt - who reveals his twenty year quest for the Lost Ark of the Covenant. Art critic Estelle Lovatt sorts the Hirsts from the Emins as she looks at the nominees for this year's Turner Prize and Colin Paterson gets in touch with his feminine side when he chats to Sarah Jessica Parker.
R2Weekndr: The Mighty Boosh, Neil LaBute 17 May 08
The weird and wonderful world of The Mighty Boosh comes to The Weekender studio this week, as Matthew plays host to Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt. Peter Whittle reviews three of this week's film releases: Charlie Bartlett, Smart People and Shutter while The Guardian's Lyn Gardner takes her flip-flops out for a theatrical jaunt to the Brighton Festival. And Colin Paterson chats to American playwright and film director Neil LaBute.