Twin Peaks
Writer and broadcaster Danny Leigh goes for a walk in the woods to explain why Twin Peaks is one of the most influential and innovative programmes in television history.
Twin Peaks is one of the most influential and innovative programmes in television history - writer and broadcaster Danny Leigh goes for a walk in the woods to explain why.
Before The Killing, True Detective and The X Files, there was Twin Peaks. The programme made its debut in America in the spring of 1990. By the time it arrived in the UK six months later, millions of people in Britain too were asking 'Who killed Laura Palmer?
At first glance Twin Peaks simply looked to be a quirky murder mystery. But it soon revealed itself to be much, much more. Its creators David Lynch and Mark Frost brought the experimental edge of art house cinema into the living room, and though the series ran for only 15 months, its 30 episodes changed the television landscape and popular culture forever.
It's been 25 years since we first entered the 'cherry pie' logging town and met Agent Dale Cooper, the Log Lady, and the terrifying Bob. To mark the anniversary Danny will have 'water-cooler moments' with Lynch-inspired director Richard Ayoade and crime writer Denise Mina. We'll pay homage to the soundtrack that influenced musicians from the 90s to today with DJ Rob da Bank. Andy Burns, author of Twin Peaks history Wrapped in Plastic, explains how the programme still ripples through popular culture today. And Dr Kirsty Fairclough-Isaacs, senior lecturer in media and performance at Salford University, gives us a lesson on how Twin Peaks transformed television. But in 2015 as in 1990, the owls may not be what they seem...
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Danny Leigh asks what Twin Peaks would be like if it were made today.
Rob da Bank thinks the Twin Peaks soundtrack is one of the best ever written…do you agree?
Danny Leigh asks where else can you see a small man in a red suit talking backwards?
Why does Richard Ayoade think David Lynch is a genius?
Discover the tracks that make Rob think of the mysterious town in the woods.
Twin Peaks stars Sheryl Lee and Dana Ashbrook talk about the popularity of the show.
The weird and wonderful Twin Peaks Festival and its fans.
Clips
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What is the most frightening thing Richard Ayoade has ever seen?
Duration: 01:31
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Why do people living in Orkney think they are in a film?
Duration: 01:18
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The Long Shadow of Twin Peaks
Duration: 04:55
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Twin Peaks
Duration: 00:29
Music Played
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Angelo Badalamenti
Mysteries of Love
Composer: David Lynch.- Colosseum Music Entertainment.
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Angelo Badalamenti
Twin Peaks Theme
- Warner Bros.
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Moby
Go
Performer: Moby.- Mute.
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Franz Waxman
Peyton Place
- Varese.
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Paul Rich
Mairzy Doats and Dozy Doats
Orchestra: Lou Preager & His Orchestra.- Hallmark.
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Angelo Badalamenti
Laura Palmer’s Theme
- Warner Bros.
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Chris Isaak
Wicked Games
- Reprise.
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Nirvana
In Bloom
- DGC.
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Oneohtrix Point Never
Explain
- Essential Music.
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Lana Del Rey
Video Games
- Interscope.
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Mark Snow
The X Files
- Warner Music.
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Angelo Badalamenti
Jitterbug
- Sony Music Entertainment.
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Angelo Badalamenti
The Dance of the Dream Man
- Warner Bros.
Broadcasts
- Mon 6 Apr 2015 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Wed 6 May 2015 23:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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