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Mark Gatiss, Peter Fonda, World Cup v Cinema

Mark Gatiss on his favourite movie detectives, Peter Fonda remembers Dennis Hopper, how the World Cup is affecting cinema attendances and why social media killed the movie star.

With Matthew Sweet.

In a new series on The Film Programme, Sherlock co-creator Mark Gatiss reveals his favourite movie detectives, starting with Alastair Sim's lugubrious Inspector Cockrill.

Peter Fonda remembers his Easy Rider co-star Dennis Hopper and recalls their legal dispute about the authorship of the counter-culture classic.

How has the World Cup affected cinema attendances ? Clare Binns of the Picturehouse chain and independent cinema owner Kevin Markwick reveal their figures.

Antonia Quirke argues that social media has killed the movie star and blames James Franco's underpants.

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Thu 3 Jul 201416:00
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Dennis Hopper: Icon Of Oblivion

Dennis Hopper: Icon Of Oblivion
A season of Dennis Hopper films is showing at the BFI in London until 31 July 2014. Image: Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper in Easy Rider, courtesy of BFI.

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PresenterMatthew Sweet
Interviewed GuestMark Gatiss
Interviewed GuestPeter Fonda
Interviewed GuestClare Binns
Interviewed GuestKevin Markwick
Interviewed GuestAntonia Quirke
ProducerStephen Hughes

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  • Thu 3 Jul 201416:00
    BBC Radio 4

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