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Churchill in the movies; Rosamund Pike

Francine Stock talks to director Joe Wright about his Winston Churchill bio-pic The Darkest Hour and our continuing fascination with Britain's most famous prime minister.

With Francine Stock.

The Darkest Hour is the second bio-pic about Winston Churchill in 12 months. Director Joe Wright discusses our continuing fascination with Britain's most famous prime minister and reveals why he cast Gary Oldman in the lead role and why some people doubted his sanity when they heard the news.

Gone Girl star Rosamund Pike is in studio to discuss her role in gritty western Hostiles.

Sandra Hebron and Nadia Denton slug it out to get their chosen director into The Film Programme's A to Z of film-makers.

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28 minutes

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Sun 7 Jan 2018 23:00
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Presenter Francine Stock
Interviewed Guest Joe Wright
Interviewed Guest Rosamund Pike
Interviewed Guest Sandra Hebron
Interviewed Guest Nadia Denton

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  • Thu 4 Jan 2018 16:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Sun 7 Jan 2018 23:00
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  • The Film Programme

    The latest releases, the hottest stars and the leading directors, plus news and insights