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The Films of William Walton

Episode 79

Episode 79: The Films of William Walton

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Matthew Sweet looks back on the film music of William Walton.

Matthew Sweet discusses the film music of William Walton, whose scores included Escape Me Never, First of the Few, Went the Day Well?, Hamlet, Richard III and Henry V.

Matthew Sweet looks back on the film career of William Walton who composed for 13 films between 1934 and 1969 including Escape Me Never; First Of The Few; Went The Day Well; The Battle of Britain; The Three Sisters and Olivier's Hamlet and Richard III.

The Classic Score of the Week - during this, the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt - features his music for Shakespeare's "Henry V".

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