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Eve Pollard on Nora Ephron

Former newspaper editor and writer Eve Pollard tells Matthew Parris why Nora Ephron, the screenwriter of hit films such as 'Silkwood' and 'When Harry Met Sally', is a Great Life.

Former newspaper editor and writer Eve Pollard tells Matthew Parris why Nora Ephron, the screenwriter of hit films such as 'When Harry Met Sally', 'Heartburn', and 'Sleepless in Seattle', is a Great Life.

They are joined by Dr Jennifer Smyth, an historian whose teaching includes women in Hollywood at the University of Warwick.

Producer: Perminder Khatkar

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Sun 5 Jul 202005:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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PresenterMatthew Parris
Interviewed GuestEve Pollard
Interviewed GuestJennifer Smyth
ProducerPerminder Khatkar

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  • Tue 20 Jan 201516:30
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  • Sat 4 Jul 202007:30
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