Emerald Fennell
Who is Emerald Fennell - the first British woman to be nominated for a an Oscar for Best Director? Becky Milligan finds out.
Emerald Fennell is the first British woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director. The film, that she also wrote - 'Promising Young Woman' - has been called a 'revenge-comedy', a movie for the #MeToo era. Fennell's rise has been meteoric - showrunner for the second series of 'Killing Eve', she's also well-known for her roles in front of the camera, including her portrayal of the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Parker Bowles, in 'The Crown'. Becky Milligan tells the story of a prolific and multi-talented young woman.
Presenter: Becky Milligan
Researchers: Matt Murphy and Stefania Okereke
Studio manager: Rod Farquhar
Programme co-ordinator: Janet Staples
Producer: Linda Pressly
Editor: Richard Vadon
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- Sat 3 Apr 2021 19:00±«Óãtv Radio 4
- Sun 4 Apr 2021 05:45±«Óãtv Radio 4
- Sun 4 Apr 2021 17:40±«Óãtv Radio 4
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