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The English Patient
Episode 4 of 4
In his history of the Oscars, Paul Gambaccini examines why the book considered unfilmable, won Best Picture of 1996. From February 2008.
Paul Gambaccini traces the history of the Oscars and tells the stories behind award-winning films.
4/4. The English Patient
Paul talks to author Michael Ondaatje about the adaptation of his novel. Publicist Tony Angelloti recalls how he ran the campaign to persuade the Academy that this film was a winner.
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