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Romola Garai, AlmodΓ³var's Parallel Mothers & Francis Bacon: Man and Beast reviewed

The actress Romola Garai on choosing horror for her directorial debut in the film Amulet. AlmodΓ³var's Parallel Mothers and Francis Bacon: Man and Beast reviewed.

The actress Romola Garai talks about her directorial debut, the horror film Amulet.

Critics Maria Delgado and Louisa Buck review Pedro AlmodΓ³var's film Parallel Mothers starring PenΓ©lope Cruz - an account of two new mothers and his most overtly political film yet. And they give their views on a new exhibition at the Royal Academy, Francis Bacon: Man and Beast.

And comedian Arthur Smith pays tribute to comedy genius Barry Cryer, so much loved by the Radio 4 audience.

Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe
Producer: Laura Northedge

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Thu 27 Jan 2022 19:15
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