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The Censor's Cinema

on BBC One London

John Trevelyan talks to David Coleman about his role as Britain's film censor. He tells of the problems involved and gives his reasons for the more liberal approach to sex on the screen during the past ten years. He also chooses scenes from some of his favourite films including The Graduate
Tonight's film, Psycho, did cause Trevelyan trouble. It arrived in Britain amidst a whirlwind of publicity about its remorseless violence. In the end, Trevelyan made cuts in only one scene
(from BBC North)

Contributors

Interviewee:
John Trevelyan
Interviewer:
David Coleman
Director:
Peggy Walker
Producer:
John Buttery

BBC One London

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