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Mark Gatiss; Bob Stanley; Script supervisors; dawn of the prequel

Sherlock co-creator Mark Gatiss lines up his favourite screen detectives, Bob Stanley picks his favourite London soundtrack and Matthew Sweet on Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.

With Matthew Sweet.

Sherlock co-creator Mark Gatiss lines up another of his favourite screen detectives.

St Etienne's Bob Stanley picks his favourite London soundtrack.

Penny Eyles and Angela Allen reveal some of the script supervisors' trade secrets, from working on classics like The African Queen, Kes and Women In Love.

Antonia Quirke tells us why she thinks that Some Like It Hot is the perfect movie.

As Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes hits cinemas across the country, Matthew Sweet presents a brief history of the prequel, and reveals what it all has to do with Charlton Heston.

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Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes

Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes
Directed by Matt Reeves, is in cinemas from Thursday 17 July, certificate 12A.

Some Like It Hot

Some Like It Hot
Directed by Billy Wilder, is re-released in selected cinemas from Friday 18 July, certificate U.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Matthew Sweet
Interviewed Guest Mark Gatiss
Interviewed Guest Bob Stanley
Interviewed Guest Penny Eyles
Interviewed Guest Angela Allen
Interviewed Guest Antonia Quirke
Producer Stephen Hughes

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  • Thu 17 Jul 2014 16:00

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