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Edith speaks to Oscar winning director Christopher Nolan

Edith Bowman talks to Sir Christopher Nolan about The Odyssey, and composer Anna Meredith looks at Ludwig Göransson's score to Nolan's 2020 sci-fi thriller Tenet.

Immerse yourself in the very best cinematic soundtracks each week with Edith Bowman. In this episode, Edith talks to Oscar winning director Sir Christopher Nolan about his new film The Odyssey - a big screen adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic poem staring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland and Zendaya.

Also, we're welcoming back composer Anna Meredith, who explores Ludwig Göransson’s score for Nolan’s 2020 sci-fi action film Tenet in Harmonising Hollywood. Meanwhile, acclaimed writer Patrick Radden Keefe shares his Pick of the Flicks, highlighting a film from director Jonathan Glazer.

And, as always, expect a curated blend of brand-new movie music and timeless Hollywood scores.

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Music Played

  • Bruce Fowler, Gavin Greenaway, Kevin Kaska, Matt Dunkley, Hans Zimmer & James Newton Howard

    The Dark Knight : "Like a Dog Chasing Cars"

    • The Dark Knight (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Warner Sunset/Warner Records.
    • 8.

  • James Horner

    The Rocketeer : "Main Title"

    • The Rocketeer (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Hollywood Records.
    • 1.

  • Bernard Herrmann, Joel McNeely & Royal Scottish National Orchestra

    Citizen Kane: "Theme And Variations"

    • Citizen Kane (Music From The Motion Picture).
    • Varese Sarabande.
    • 20.

  • Bernard Herrmann

    Jason and the Argonauts: "Scherzo Macabre"

    • Intrada.

  • Brussels Philharmonic, Dirk Brossé & Laurence Rosenthal

    Clash of the Titans Suite

    • Laurence Rosenthal - Music For Film And Television.
    • Silva Screen Records.
    • 6.

  • Alexandre Desplat

    Birth: "Prologue"

    • Birth (Original Score).
    • New Line Records.
    • 1.

  • James Shearman, London Voices, Isobel Griffiths & Claudia Sarne

    Supergirl Suite

    • Supergirl (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • WaterTower Music.
    • 1.

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  • Yesterday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

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