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Sir Tom Courtenay

The latest cinema releases, DVDs and films on TV. Fifty years after winning his first award for his film work, Sir Tom Courtenay talks about his latest role. With Francine Stock.

With Francine Stock.

Fifty years after winning his first award for his film work, Sir Tom Courtenay talks about his latest role, in 45 Years, for which he won the Silver Bear at this year's Berlin Film Festival. The actor talks about his relationship and rivalry with Albert Finney and how he persuaded Omar Sharif to become a life-long fan of Hull City FC.

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28 minutes

Buster Keaton Tour…

Did you see Buster Keaton on his tour of British theatres in 1951?Μύ If you did, please e-mail us at thefilmprogramme@bbc.co.uk

These are his tour dates:

June 18-23 Leicester Palace
June 35-31 Chiswick Empire
July 2-7 Wood Green Empire
July 9-14 Manchester Hippodrome
July 16-21 Derby Hippodrome
July 30-August 4 Leeds Empire
August 6-11 Glasgow Empire
August 13-18 Newcastle Empire
August 20-24 Bradford Alhambra



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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Francine Stock
Interviewed Guest Tom Courtenay

Broadcasts

  • Thu 30 Jul 2015 16:00
  • Sun 2 Aug 2015 23:00

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