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Sound of Cinema Episodes

  1. Maria Callas and opera in films

    With the Maria Callas biopic in cinemas, Matthew Sweet explores the use of opera in films.

  2. Wolf Hall and Period Music in Film

    Matthew Sweet talks to composer Debbie Wiseman about using period music in films.

  3. A celebration of German film

    Matthew Sweet explores some of the best soundtracks in German cinema.

  4. Wallace & Gromit and the music of Aardman Animations

    With the release of Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, Matthew Sweet visits Aardman.

  5. Christmas film scores

    Matthew Sweet with the greatest Christmas film soundtracks.

  6. Alfred Hitchcock

    Matthew Sweet delves into the soundtracks of the films of Alfred Hitchcock.

  7. Comfort films

    Matthew Sweet with the music of films that bring comfort to those dark, wintry nights鈥�

  8. Music from films themed around the Vatican

    Matthew Sweet with the music of films featuring the Vatican and Papal Rome.

  9. The Roman Empire

    With the release of Gladiator II, Matthew Sweet brings us the music of the Roman Empire.

  10. Cinematic Presidents

    Matthew Sweet explores what makes a president on the big screen.

  11. Wake Up! Cinematic nightmares

    Wake up! It's Halloween. Matthew Sweet explores the music of films with nightmares.

  12. The sound of the choir

    Matthew Sweet explores the emotional impact the human voice has in the music of films.

  13. Westerns

    Matthew Sweet saddles up to explore the most iconic soundtracks of the Wild West.

  14. John Barry: Beyond Bond

    Matthew Sweet samples John Barry's extraordinary film music beyond his James Bond scores.

  15. John Barry: the music of James Bond

    Matthew Sweet and composer David Arnold explore John Barry's iconic music for 007.

  16. Cinema Paradiso and the long hot summer

    Matthew Sweet packs his bags in search of the films that evoke summer.

  17. An interview with visionary filmmaker and director M. Night Shyamalan

    Director M. Night Shyamalan talks to Matthew Sweet about how music influences his films.

  18. Actor Kiefer Sutherland on the life and films of his father Donald Sutherland

    Actor and Hollywood star Kiefer Sutherland looks back at his late father's life and films.

  19. It's all lies! Music for films of deceit and fakery...or is it?

    Matthew Sweet with soundtracks for films where deceit and fakery are the name of the game.

  20. Hollywood composer Marc Shaiman

    Matthew Sweet's weekly look at music for the screen.

  21. Composer of The Watched - Abel Korzeniowski

    Matthew Sweet talks to Abel Korzeniowski about his music for The Watched.

  22. First Women

    Matthew Sweet's weekly look at music for the screen

  23. Cannes Film Festival

    Matthew Sweet catches up with Agnes Poirier at Cannes Film Festival.

  24. Imaginary Friends

    From Castaway to Donnie Darko, Matthew Sweet celebrates imaginary friends in film.

  25. Planet of the Apes

    Matthew Sweet hails cinema's greatest apes from Caesar to King Kong.

  26. The Ex Factor

    With the release of Zendaya's "Challengers", Matthew Sweet takes on the best film breakups

  27. 'Interview with the Vampire' composer Elliot Goldenthal

    Matthew Sweet in conversation with Grammy and Oscar-winning composer Elliot Goldenthal.

  28. Real Lives and the musical world of cinema biopics

    With the release of the Amy Winehouse biopic, Matthew Sweet explores lives told on film.

  29. Academy and Golden Globe award-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto

    Matthew Sweet's looks back on the life and career of the composer Ryuichi Sakamoto.

  30. Sound of Cinema Sunday

    Isobel Waller-Bridge with Hans Zimmer and Oscar nominees on music for film.

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