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Radio 3,11 Apr 2026,59 mins

with Brian Irvine and actor Julie Hesmondhalgh

Sound of Cinema

Available for 28 days

A weekly curation of film music and orchestral scores, hosted by Edith Bowman. In this week’s Harmonising Hollywood, composer Brian Irvine discusses his score for The Flats, a documentary in which a man reflects on his childhood during the violent Troubles in Northern Ireland. Actor Julie Hesmondhalgh also joins us to share her Pick of the Flicks, highlighting a score from one of Ennio Morricone’s most enduring soundtracks. Also, we'll have newly released film scores alongside a selection of classic movie music.

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  3. 2.
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    The Bone Temple
    Hildur Guonadottir
  4. 3.
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    Glider (The Thomas Crown Affair)
    Bill Conti