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12/12/2008

Francine Stock talks to Helen Mirren about her new film Inkheart and what she really thinks about Caligula.

Helen Mirren, The star of The Queen and Prime Suspect discusses her latest film and a couple of others just released on DVD for the first time, Caligula and Michael Powell's Age Of Consent.

Gurinder Chadha, the director of Bend It Like Beckham and Bride And Prejudice talks about making movies for teenage girls.

Catherine Hardwicke, the director of the phenomenally popular adaptation of Stephanie Meyer's novel Twilight, talks about dealing with the weight of expectation from the legions of fans of the vampire series.

Frank Cottrell Boyce, the award-winning writer of the novel and film Millions, recommends three films for teenagers.

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Fri 12 Dec 2008 16:30
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  • HELEN MIRREN

    Helen Mirren, The star of The Queen and Prime Suspect discusses her latest film and a couple of others just released on DVD for the first time, Caligula and Michael Powell's Age Of Consent.

    Duration: 06:18

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  • Fri 12 Dec 2008 16:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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