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Brief Encounter
To mark the 70th anniversary of Brief Encounter, Francine Stock asks why it still makes grown men and women weep despite the restrained passions, clipped accents and various parodies. She enlists the help of fans Moira Buffini, Matthew Sweet, Thomas Dixon, Neil Brand and Antonia Quirke.
Last on
Sun 1 Nov 2015
23:00
BBC Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Francine Stock |
| Interviewed Guest | Moira Buffini |
| Interviewed Guest | Matthew Sweet |
| Interviewed Guest | Thomas Dixon |
| Interviewed Guest | Neil Brand |
| Interviewed Guest | Antonia Quirke |
Broadcasts
- Thu 29 Oct 2015 16:00BBC Radio 4
- Sun 1 Nov 2015 23:00BBC Radio 4
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