Front Row - 07/12/2009

Sky Television is attempting to revive the art of the silent movie, commissioning a series of silent short films from some of the biggest names in contemporary drama including Richard Eyre, William Boyd and Guy Hibbert. Kirsty Lang and film historian Ian Christie assess the results and consider the pros and cons of silent performance. John Wilson reports live from the BBC National Short Story Award ceremony in central London, speaking to chair of judges Tom Sutcliffe and revealing the winner of the 15,000 pounds prize. Violinist Sarah Chang talks to Kirsty Lang about her latest recording of the Bruch and the Brahms Violin Concertos and her 20-year career - and she's not yet 30!