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Alfred Hitchcock

Anthony Horowitz chooses the director of 'Psycho' and 'The Birds', Alfred Hitchcock. With Matthew Parris. From 2016.

Anthony Horowitz regards Alfred Hitchcock as a genius who changed the language of cinema and made some of the most memorable films of the 20th century.

However, the film director is also seen as a troubled man who was at times abusive towards some of his leading ladies.

The expert witness is Nathalie Morris; Senior Curator at the BFI, National Archive.

Presenter: Matthew Parris

Producer: Perminder Khatkar

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2016.

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30 minutes

Anthony Horowitz with Nathalie Morris and Matthew Parris after the recording.

Anthony Horowitz with Nathalie Morris and Matthew Parris after the recording.

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RoleContributor
PresenterMatthew Parris
Interviewed GuestAnthony Horowitz
Interviewed GuestNathalie Morris
ProducerPerminder Khatkar

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  • Tue 5 Apr 201616:30
  • Fri 8 Apr 201623:00
  • Thu 28 Jan 202118:30
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