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Westerns, The Oscars

Matthew Sweet is joined by Professor Christopher Frayling to discuss the revival of westerns and by Briony Hanson and Laurence Scott to consider the 2016 Oscar contenders.

Matthew Sweet is joined by Professor Christopher Frayling to look at the revival of Westerns and Briony Hanson and Laurence Scott consider the 2016 Oscar contenders.

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45 minutes

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Thu 14 Jan 2016 22:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Matthew Sweet
Interviewed Guest Christopher Frayling
Interviewed Guest Briony Hanson
Interviewed Guest Laurence Scott
Producer Craig Smith

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  • Thu 14 Jan 2016 22:00

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