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Ben Affleck, Jonathan Miller and Barrie Rutter, This Is 40

Bafta-winner Ben Affleck; Jonathan Miller and Barrie Rutter on the play Rutherford and Son; Judd Apatow's latest film This Is 40, a 'sort-of sequel' to his hit Knocked Up.

With Mark Lawson.

Ben Affleck enjoyed a triumphant night at the Baftas, winning both the best director and best film awards for Argo. He talks about how he approached making a film based on a true story of a secret mission to release hostages from Iran.

This is 40 is Judd Apatow's new film, billed as the 'sort-of sequel' to his hit Knocked Up. It returns to a couple played by Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann, now facing various mid-life crises. Natalie Haynes reviews.

As Jonathan Miller and Barrie Rutter stage a rare revival of Githa Sowerby's Rutherford and Son, opening in Halifax, they discuss why they consider the play to be an overlooked masterpiece. They also reflect on its current relevance, a century after its first performance, as the industrial Rutherford family learn that they are on the brink of financial collapse.

Ben Stephenson, the Controller of Drama commissioning for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ TV, today announces his new season. He talks about his vision for the future, and considers the current state of TV drama on both sides of the Atlantic.

Producer Penny Murphy.

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30 minutes

Chapters

  • Ben Affleck

    Duration: 09:33

  • Jonathan Miller and Barry Rutter

    Duration: 08:35

  • This is 40

    Duration: 04:48

  • TV drama from both sides of the Atlantic

    Duration: 04:39

Broadcast

  • Mon 11 Feb 2013 19:15

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