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Barry Norman

Rory Bremner explores the 麻豆社 archives for an affectionate look back at the career of Barry Norman, who hosted the 麻豆社's Film Review show for 26 years.

Rory Bremner explores the 麻豆社 archives for an affectionate look back at the career of Barry Norman, who hosted the 麻豆社's Film Review show for 26 years, and passed away in June 2017 at the age of 83.

The programme pieces together a selection of Barry's best bits, from famous interviews to reviews of classic movies, encompassing his frequent trips to Hollywood and the Cannes Film Festival.

Barry's love of language and ability to puncture the ego of Hollywood's most pompous superstars made him the nation's favourite film critic.

Plus a look at his life before television beckoned, discovering how his first love wasn't films at all; he actually preferred cricket.

45 minutes

Last on

Sun 21 Jun 2020 13:15

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:00

    The Billy Taylor Trio

    I Wish I Knew (How It Would Feel To Be Free)

  • 00:06

    Booker T. & The M.G.'s

    Soul Limbo

  • 00:24

    Madonna

    Vogue

  • 00:32

    Billy Taylor

    I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free

  • 00:39

    Sidney Bechet and His New Orleans Feetwarmers

    The Mooche (Take 2)

  • 00:40

    Perry Como

    Magic Moments

Credits

Role Contributor
Narrator Rory Bremner
Series Producer Simon Goretzki
Producer Simon Catt

Broadcasts