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24/09/2010

Francine Stock talks to film star and director Ben Affleck about his new feature The Town.

Francine Stock talks to Ben Affleck about his new feature The Town, which he has written, directed and starred in. He reveals why he rang other actor/directors like Sean Penn and Warren Beatty for advice.

Francine launches our search for community cinemas and film societies around the country, and visits two of the oldest cinemas in the country - The Phoenix in East Finchley and The Duke Of York's in Brighton which both celebrated their 100th anniversary this week.

Colin Shindler reports from September 1960 and reveals what was showing at the local Gaumonts 50 years ago.

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Sun 26 Sep 2010 23:00
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  • Ben Affleck

    Francine Stock talks to Ben Affleck about writing, directing and starring in The Town.

    Duration: 10:48

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  • Fri 24 Sep 2010 16:30
    成人快手 Radio 4
  • Sun 26 Sep 2010 23:00
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