Mark Gatiss; Richard Lester on The Beatles; Hercules
Sherlock co-creator Mark Gatiss lines up one of his favourite screen detectives, Richard Lester reveals which of The Beatles was the best actor and Hercules labours again.
With Matthew Sweet.
Sherlock co-creator Mark Gatiss reveals the identity of one of his favourite screen detectives in another instalment of his series.
Hercules labours again in the form of ex-wrestler Dwayne Johnson, the latest in the long line of body builders who have played the son of Zeus. Christopher Frayling and Natalie Haynes trace the mythology from Italian cinema of the 50s and 60s, where he starred in twenty sword and sandal epics, including Hercules And The Moon Men and Hercules And The Amazon Women
Director Richard Lester reveals which of The Beatles was his favourite actor as A Hard Day's Night is released on DVD to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Antonia Quirke considers why driving and cinema were made for each other.
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Favourite Screen Detectives
Goddess
A Hard Day's Night
Hercules
The Driver
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Sweet |
| Interviewed Guest | Mark Gatiss |
| Interviewed Guest | Christopher Frayling |
| Interviewed Guest | Natalie Haynes |
| Interviewed Guest | Richard Lester |
| Interviewed Guest | Antonia Quirke |
Broadcast
- Thu 24 Jul 2014 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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