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Radio 3,08 Aug 2026,59 mins

Edith is joined by composer Harry Escott and writer Helen Oxenbury

Sound of Cinema

Available for 28 days

Edith Bowman presents a weekly celebration of the finest film scores and cinematic music. This week on Harmonising Hollywood, composer Harry Escott discusses Michael Abels’ groundbreaking score for Jordan Peele’s 2017 psychological horror film Get Out. We’re also joined by illustrator and author Helen Oxenbury, who shares her Pick of the Flicks. Also, expect our usual mix of outstanding new soundtrack releases and timeless Hollywood classics.

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