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O Lucky Man!

John Harris investigates the life and work of director Lindsay Anderson, and his cinematic work with Malcolm McDowell. From September 2008.

John Harris presents a documentary investigating the life and work of the film director Lindsay Anderson. The programme focuses on If..., O Lucky Man! and Britannia Hospital, the trilogy of films Anderson made with Malcolm McDowell featuring the character Mick Travis.

With contributions from McDowell himself, Stephen Frears, Helen Mirren and writer David Sherwin, Harris examines Anderson's vision of Britain and his contradictory character.

A Unique production for BBC Radio 4.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 22 Sep 201701:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Tue 23 Sep 200811:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 18 Dec 200923:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 23 Mar 201506:30
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  • Mon 23 Mar 201513:30
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  • Mon 23 Mar 201520:30
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  • Tue 24 Mar 201502:30
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  • Thu 21 Sep 201706:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 21 Sep 201713:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 21 Sep 201720:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 22 Sep 201701:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra