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Kermode's a sucker for Twilight
Kermode and Mayo's Film Review, 20/11/2009
After enjoying the franchise's debut, how does Mark Kermode rate the second installment of the world-conquering vampire love story? Watch his review of The Twilight Saga: New Moon.
In the podcast, Mark and Simon also discussed the Coen Brothers' A Serious Man, and Matt Damon's performance in The Informant.
"I'm the same person I've always been"
Michael Palin on The Danny Baker Show, 07/11/2009
Monty Python star and world traveller Michael Palin is Danny Baker's top-drawer guest. Danny also meets the world's youngest international football coach, Paul Watson.
Secrets, lies and Hitler
Simon Mayo, 20/11/2009
Glorious 39 takes us back to the eve of the Second World War, when Chamberlain was trying to appease Hitler. Bill Nighy stars in this story of secrets, lies and intrigue in an aristocratic family; he and the film's director, Stephen Poliakoff, discuss the film.
Name and shame him
Victoria Derbyshire, 20/11/2009
A 5 live listener wants to lift a court order so she can publically name her abusive ex-husband; he broke five of her son's ribs when the boy was just weeks old. The court order was put in place for the sake of the toddler but the mother argues that other children must be protected from this violent man.
"I am the people's vampire"
Michael Sheen to Simon Mayo, 19/11/2009
Actor Michael Sheen tells Simon about his latest film, New Moon. Sheen, known for his performances in The Queen and Frost/Nixon, talks about Tony Blair creeping into his role and an uplifting dismemberment scene.
Bacon's in The Thick Of It
Richard Bacon, 19/11/2009
What is it about politics that makes for great comedy? Richard is joined by The Thick Of It's Chris Addison and Vince Franklin discuss political comedy with Steve Punt, founder of The Onion.
Join us in some novel gazing
Book Reviews podcast, 19/11/09
Simon Mayo's book critics cast their literary eyes over two new releases: Armistice and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. Are they page-turners or snooze worthy?
Programmes
Donal MacIntyre
Featuring debt management companies, the DNA database and the Student Loans Company.
Kate Silverton
At what age can children be held responsible for their actions?
Kermode and Mayo's Film Review
Films reviewed are Serious Man, Glorious 39, The Informant and The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Phone-in
Shelagh Fogarty takes your calls on the day's big story.
Prime Minister's Questions
Live from Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament and the Queen's Speech.
Richard Bacon
It's our The Thick of It special. Featuring actors Chris Addison and Vince Franklin.
Series Catch Up Trial
Colin Murray is judge and jury, as a panel of experts try to win points for punditry.
Series Catch Up Trial
Michael Palin joins Danny Baker for two hours of Saturday morning sports entertainment.
Simon Mayo
Bill Nighy, Stephen Poliakoff and Madness join Simon in the studio.
Stephen Nolan
Topical phone-in debate.
The Christian O'Connell Solution
Alan Davies, Angellica Bell and Bob Mills join Christian to put right the world's wrongs.
Up All Night
Dotun Adebayo presents. Including New York news and the Film Phone-in.
Victoria Derbyshire
Original stories from across the UK, news, sport, and exclusive interviews.
Wake Up to Money
News and views from the business world with Mickey Clark and Andrew Verity.
Mark Kermode's film archive
Have you browsed our archive of The Good Doctor's past reviews?
You can listen and watch reviews from the past year to help you find the best way to spend a night at the cinema or on the sofa.
Previously
Hear all about it! The Sun is 40
Victoria Derbyshire, 17/11/2009
The most popular 'paper in Britain is celebrating four decades in print. But should we wish the Sun a happy birthday, or should we question its editorial policy, page three models and dodgy puns?
"I've actually got quite good legs"
Nicholas Parsons on Mayo, 17/11/2009
Best loved for presenting Radio 4's Just a Minute, Nicholas Parsons chats about the dynamics between show guests past and present, donning fishnets for The Rocky Horror Show and working on children's animation The Wot Wots.
Manford swaps Tevez for Moonchester
Simon Mayo, 18/11/2009
Crime top trumps, meeting Postman Pat and alternative Worzel Gummage heads for Moonchester, the Manchester City mascot. Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of stand-up comedian Jason Manford.
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