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Paul Gambaccini explores how stage works have been adapted for the cinema. 1/3: The Boy Friend. Sandy Wilson's classic musical was transformed by director Ken Russell.
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Paul Gambaccini explores how stage works have been adapted for the cinema. Richard Attenborough's first film as director was adapted from Joan Littlewood's stage production. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Paul Gambaccini explores how stage works have been adapted for the cinema. 3/3: Oliver! Carol Reed directed the screen version of Lionel Bart's hugely successful musical.
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Paul Gambaccini explores how stage works have been adapted for the cinema. Paul discusses the controversial casting of Ethel Merman in the stage production. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Paul Gambaccini explores how stage works have been adapted for the cinema. 2/3: South Pacific was a Pulitzer Prize winning musical directed by Joshua Logan.
Paul Gambaccini explores how stage works have been adapted for the cinema. Paul looks at the film version of Bernstein's musical with Betty Garrett, Dana Polan and Jude Kelly. Show more