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The Monster with Sex Appeal
Dave Prowse is six foot seven and 20 stone, ex-British weight-lifting champion and an aspiring Mr Universe. He once coveted the title 'The Perfect Man' but found himself cast as the perfect monster. He is the latest in a long line of distinguished screen monsters, currently starring in the new Hammer offering Horror of Frankenstein. Review takes a look at the man and the monster.

The Immortal
This week Imaginary Beings, a collection of works by the Argentinian writer Jorge Luis Borges is published in English. Review has filmed a short story which shows the mysterious and fantastic style that makes him the most important contemporary South American writer. 'The Immortal' is about a man- searching somewhat dubiously for the secret of eternal life.

Contributors

Subject (The Monster with Sex Appeal):
Dave Prowse
Director (The Monster with Sex Appeal):
Alan Yentob
Director (The Immortal):
Carlos Passini
Producer:
Peter Adam
Producer:
Tony Staveacre
Editor:
James Mossman
Source: Radio Times

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