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An investigation of the complicated legal proceedings surrounding the arrest of Roman Polanski, who skipped bail and fled to France 30 years ago after pleading guilty to having had unlawful sex with a minor.
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Storyville: Roman Polanski - Wanted and Desired 11.20pm BBC4: Documentary
Is sex with a minor still a crime if you've directed some decent films? It might not seem like a tricky moral dilemma, yet it's troubled the cinema world since 1977, when Roman Polanski pleaded guilty to having had sex with a 13-year-old, but then fled from Los Angeles to Europe. Following his surprise arrest in Switzerland last month, stars including Woody Allen have demanded his release: here's a repeat of a documentary investigating the legal niceties of the case, interviewing lawyers, reporters and the victim. (JS)

Cambridge Folk Festival

2009

Episode 4: Martin Simpson

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four

English guitar virtuoso Martin Simpson delights the festival crowd with songs old and new, including Never Any Good and a classic New Orleans-style version of Lakes of Ponchatrian. Show more

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