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Brighton Rock

4 Extra Debut. Sir Richard Attenborough reveals how real Brighton hoods helped him portray Graham Greene's brutal gang leader on film. From 2004.

Sir Richard Attenborough reveals how real-life gangsters in Brighton helped him to bring Graham Greene's brutal gang leader Pinkie Brown to life on the cinema screen.

But how did the town react to a film depicting the seedier side of life behind the front?

Presented by Gerry Northam

With contributions from:

Fred Gray
Steve Chibnall
Geoffrey Mead

Producer: John Byrne

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in February 2004.

30 minutes

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Fri 1 Sep 2023 20:00

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  • Fri 1 Sep 2023 20:00