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Mark Gatiss: Anthony Hopkins superfan

Mark Gatiss: Anthony Hopkins superfan.

Mark Gatiss tells Antonia Quirke what it was like to work with his hero Anthony Hopkins on The Father, and how he persuaded him to reprise a famous scene from one of his classic films as a birthday present for fellow League Of Gentleman member Reece Shearsmith.

Sean Barton reveals some secrets from the editing suite and how he made the audience gasp in a famous scene from Jagged Edge.

Annette director Leos Carax explains why the star of his film about a two year old singing sensation is played by a puppet.

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