Main content

29/01/2010

Director Lee Daniels on Precious, Oprah Winfrey and Mariah Carey. Havana Marking discusses her documentary about the Afghan version of Pop Idol.

Director Lee Daniels discusses his award-winning drama about a 400-pound African-American girl, Precious. He also reveals why Mariah Carey ended up in a role intended for Dame Helen Mirren and the support he was offered by Oprah Winfrey.

Havana Marking goes behind the scenes of the Afghan version of Pop Idol and reveals why one of the contestants received death threats and has gone into hiding.

Film-maker and critic Mark Cousins waxes lyrical about Ozu.

Neil Brand tells us the score about the work of composer Ron Goodwin.

Available now

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 31 Jan 2010 23:00
±«Óãtv Radio 4

More episodes

Previous

22/01/2010

Next

05/02/2010

See all episodes from The Film Programme

Chapters

  • LEE DANIELS

    Director Lee Daniels discusses his award-winning drama Precious. He also reveals why Mariah Carey ended up in a role intended for Dame Helen Mirren.

    Duration: 07:23

Broadcasts

  • Fri 29 Jan 2010 16:30
    ±«Óãtv Radio 4
  • Sun 31 Jan 2010 23:00
    ±«Óãtv Radio 4

The Scary Film Quiz

Can you figure out the scary film's name from just a brief description of a famous scene?

The Ridley Tricky Alien Quiz

In space, no one can hear you get all the answers wrong.

Mars in the Movies Quiz

How well do you know the films featuring the red planet?

Try our First Lines Quiz

How well do you know the opening lines to iconic films? Test your knowledge here.

Podcast

  • The Film Programme

    The latest releases, the hottest stars and the leading directors, plus news and insights