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JC Chandor on his film Margin Call; composer Anna Meredith

With Mark Lawson. JC Chandor discusses his feature debut Margin Call, starring Kevin Spacey and Demi Moore. Plus a review of Freddie Flintoff's documentary on depression in sport.

With Mark Lawson.

Writer-director J C Chandor discusses his acclaimed feature directorial debut Margin Call, about an American investment bank during the financial crisis, starring Kevin Spacey, Jeremy Irons and Demi Moore.

The writer and former cricketer Ed Smith reviews a TV documentary by former England cricket captain Freddie Flintoff about depression in sport.

Scottish composer Anna Meredith discusses her new piece, entitled Hands-Free. It's written for the National Youth Orchestra but uses no instruments, involving instead clapping, body-percussion and beat-boxing.

David Quantick tucks into the long history of songs featuring food - from Oliver, via The Beatles and Bob Dylan, to reggae, ska and beyond.

Producer Timothy Prosser.

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Tue 10 Jan 2012 19:15
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  • J C Chandor

    • J C Chandor

      Mark Lawson talks to JC Chandor about his feature film debut, Margin Call

      Duration: 11:59

  • Freddie Flintoff documentary

    • Freddie Flintoff documentary

      Ed Smith reviews a documentary which explores depression suffered by sporting stars

      Duration: 05:02

  • Anna Meredith

    • Anna Meredith

      Mark Lawson talks to Anna Meredith about composing music comprised of clapping hands

      Duration: 06:04

  • David Quantick on food

    • David Quantick on food

      David Quantick reflects on culinary references in music

      Duration: 04:41

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  • Tue 10 Jan 2012 19:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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