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Radio 3,24 Jan 2026,59 mins

With Segun Akinola's Harmonising Hollywood, and English author Michael Rosen with his Pick of the Flicks

Sound of Cinema

Available for 28 days

Join Edith Bowman for your weekly celebration of exceptional film scores and iconic soundtracks. This week, composer Segun Akinola dives into Ludwig Göransson’s music and his bold venture into the Star Wars universe with his score to The Mandalorian. Plus, author Michael Rosen shares his Pick of the Flicks, spotlighting the distinctive sound of Austrian zither virtuoso Anton Karas. We’ll also explore the latest soundtrack releases and revisit some timeless classics from the world of cinema

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