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And the Academy Award Goes To...

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Paul Gambaccini traces the history of the Oscars and tells the story behind winning films

Paul Gambaccini traces the history of the Oscars and tells the story behind award-winning films

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And the Academy Award Goes To...: Series 2: The Godfather and The Godfather Part II

The Godfather and The Godfather, Part II

The Godfather and The Godfather Part II

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Paul Gambaccini explores how The Godfather and its sequel won Best Picture Oscars.

Paul Gambaccini explores how The Godfather, and it's successful sequel won Best Picture Oscars. With James Caan. From 2009.

Paul Gambaccini explores the potboiler novel that spawned not only one of the most violent 'family' movies ever, but also led to an even more successful sequel.  

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Directed by Francis Ford Coppola - the stars of The Godfather and The Godfather Part II included Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan and Robert De Niro.   

Series about how some of the greatest Oscar-winning films were made, and what they tell us about the history of the time.

Producer: Jane Lewis

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2009.

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