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Episode 11
Episode 11 of 25
Director Martin Scorsese explains the influence of Caravaggio on his films, particularly with regard to light, shadow and realism. Plus Kazuo Ishiguro on his novel 'Never Let Me Go'.
Director Martin Scorsese explains the influence of Caravaggio on his films, particularly with regard to light, shadow and realism. The troubled history of EastEnders comes under the microscope as the flagship soap celebrates its 20th birthday, and author Kazuo Ishiguro discusses his novel 'Never Let Me Go'.
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Thu 17 Feb 200523:55
BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
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Kazuo Ishiguro
Duration: 06:30
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Scorsese on Caravaggio
Duration: 03:53
Did You Know?
Japanese-born Kazuo Ishiguro, interviewed in this programme, is considered to be one of the pre-eminent writers of his generation. He was born in Nagasaki in 1954 and has been a resident of the UK since 1960. He has received many awards for his writing, including the Booker Prize for his novel The Remains of the Day, and an OBE for services to literature.
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