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The Film Programme: 23/08/2012

23/08/2012

BBC Radio 4 - The Film Programme, 23/08/2012

James Marsh on Shadow Dancer, Bart Layton on The Imposter, and Mark Gatiss on Cole Porter.

Matthew Sweet talks to director James Marsh about his IRA drama Shadow Dancer, and Mark Gatiss remembers Carey Grant as Cole Porter in Night and Day.

Matthew Sweet meets with director James Marsh to discuss his IRA drama Shadow Dancer, starring Clive Owen and Andrea Riseborough. 

Northern Ireland correspondent for the Independent newspaper David Mckittrick looks at the portrayal of the IRA on film. 

Mark Gatiss continues his selection of biopics - this week, Carey Grant as Cole Porter in Night and Day. 

Director Bart Layton on his compelling drama-doc The Imposter, which tells the story of a Frenchman who convinces a Texan family he is their son who has been missing for several years. 

Producer: Craig Smith.

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