The Film Programme
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Cells and Celluloid: Aliens on Film
The Film Programme
03/09/17 • 57 min
With Adam Rutherford and Francine Stock.
Leslie Caron
The Film Programme
01/28/21 • 26 min
With Francine Stock
Francine reflects on the career of Leslie Caron, who is 90 this year, and hears about her adventures in La La Land with Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire and Cary Grant.
Where to begin with... Tarkovsky
The Film Programme
09/23/19 • 25 min
Where does a film novice start with an art cinema giant like Andrei Tarkovsky? Larushka Ivan-Zadeh and Tim Robey are here to help Caitlin Benedict discover his work.
Mind The Gap: Merchant Ivory
The Film Programme
04/20/18 • 10 min
Critics Tim Robey and Larushka Ivan-Zadeh plug the gap in their knowledge of Merchant Ivory, the team that brought us Room With a View and The Remains of The Day. Their choice is the film that brought together famous Hollywood husband and wife Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman as Mr and Mrs Bridge. But is it a gap worth filling?
I Am Spartacus
The Film Programme
04/12/20 • 27 min
With Francine Stock.
"I Am Spartacus" is one of the most famous lines in film history and Francine tells the backstory of that line and how involved the so-called Hollywood witch-hunt. She hears from actor Kerry Shale and historians Pamela Hutchinson and Colin Shindler.
Joker
The Film Programme
01/20/20 • 27 min
With Antonia Quirke.
Todd Phillips explains how an impromptu pitch in the back of a limo led to the billion dollar blockbuster Joker. And he reveals how he dealt with the huge controversy about the film in the United States before the movie had even been released.
Cinematographer Roger Deakins takes us behind the scenes of 1917 and reveals how he made the war movie look like one continuous shot.
Neil Brand explains the reasons why Michael Nyman's score for Practical Magic was binned at the last minute and why the composer believes it's one of his best pieces of music for film.
Where To Begin With... Ken Loach
The Film Programme
12/04/19 • 17 min
Larushka Ivan-Zadeh, Tim Robey and Caitlin Benedict present a start-up guide to Ken Loach
Desiree Akhavan on The Miseducation Of Cameron Post
The Film Programme
09/06/18 • 35 min
With Antonia Quirke.
Desiree Akhavan discusses her new film about gay conversion therapy, The Miseducation Of Cameron Post, and her misgivings about lesbian drama Blue Is The Warmest Colour.
I Am Spartacus (Remix)
The Film Programme
08/27/20 • 27 min
With Francine Stock
"I Am Spartacus" is one of the most famous lines in film history and Francine tells the turbulent backstory of that line and how it involved the so-called Hollywood witch-hunt, in which writers had to secretly change their names to get work.
She hears from actor Kerry Shale and historians Pamela Hutchinson and Colin Shindler.
Ben Whishaw
The Film Programme
06/03/21 • 27 min
With Antonia Quirke
Ben Whishaw reveals why he went up to complete strangers on Tottenham High Road for his latest film Surge, and why nobody seemed to recognise him.
After Love is the story of a Muslim convert who discovers that her husband was leading a double life. Writer/director Aleem Khan reveals how much of the story is autobiographical, and how much isn't.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Film Programme have?
The Film Programme currently has 599 episodes available.
What topics does The Film Programme cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Film Programme?
The episode title 'Ray Harryhausen' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Film Programme?
The average episode length on The Film Programme is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Film Programme released?
Episodes of The Film Programme are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Film Programme?
The first episode of The Film Programme was released on Sep 3, 2010.
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