The Arts Show

Sam McCready on the great forgotten writer Robert Harbison, Jack Pakenham reflects on a life of art and staying in Northern Ireland in troubled times, and illustrator Alison Soye on giving up other work to focus on her illustrations. Presented by Marie-Louise Muir.

This month's Arts Show includes Shane MacGowan, author Bernard MacLaverty, the man who penned films such as Lamb and Cal, on writing, films and living in Scotland. Plus Mary O'Malley - the formidable woman who brought the Lyric Theatre to life - 50 years on, and music from Elma Orkestra.

This month's Arts Show takes a look at Brian Friel's Translations, a play dealing with the turbulent relationship between Ireland and Britain.

Marie-Louise Muir turns back the clock and digs deep in to the BBC archives to uncover gems like a teenage James Nesbitt and aspiring actor Liam Neeson.