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Brief Encounter

To mark the 70th anniversary of Brief Encounter, Francine Stock asks why it still makes grown men and women weep despite the restrained passions, clipped accents and various parodies. She enlists the help of fans Moira Buffini, Matthew Sweet, Thomas Dixon, Neil Brand and Antonia Quirke.

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28 minutes

Be transported back to the time of Brief Encounter with BFI LOVE

Be transported back to the time of Brief Encounter with BFI LOVE
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Ronald Neame at his Hollywood house in 2006

Ronald Neame at his Hollywood house in 2006

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Francine Stock
Interviewed Guest Moira Buffini
Interviewed Guest Matthew Sweet
Interviewed Guest Thomas Dixon
Interviewed Guest Neil Brand
Interviewed Guest Antonia Quirke

Broadcasts

  • Thu 29 Oct 2015 16:00
  • Sun 1 Nov 2015 23:00

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