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My name is Harry Brown
Daily Mayo podcast, 12/11/2009
In his latest film, Michael Caine plays a vigilante pensioner who turns on the gangs that plague his London estate.
Sir Michael tells Simon Mayo the film reflects life on some of Britain's worst housing estates and describes it as "a wake up call". He also answers questions from listeners.
Download the interview with Michael Caine
Harry Brown is one of the films up for review by Mark Kermode on Friday afternoon from 3pm.
Wainwright shows her Gallic flair
Simon Mayo, 12/11/2009
Canadian singer Martha Wainwright performs live in the studio for Simon Mayo. She gives passionate renditions of two songs from her tribute album to legendary French singer Edith Piaf.
Should we be able to say what we like?
Breakfast Phone-in, 12/11/2009
The House of Lords says the law which makes homophobic hatred a crime must nonetheless guarantee freedom of speech for those who wish to criticise gay relationships. MPs disagree.
Time to bring back National Service?
Richard Bacon, 11/11/2009
Sir Michael Caine says putting young people in the army for 6 months would give them "a sense of belonging rather than a sense of violence". Richard and his guests debate the issue.
Microsoft unplugs Xbox pirates
Richard Bacon, 11/11/2009
Microsoft has cut off thousands of gamers from its Xbox Live service for modifying their consoles to run pirated games. Richard hears from a gamer who found out that he had been disconnected.
Hitting the funny bone
Simon Mayo, 11/11/2009
Two of Britain's most popular comedians paid a visit. Bill Bailey talked about his latest orchestral tour and birdwatching, while Barry Cryer opened up about the release of his memoirs.
Remembering people's sacrifices
Breakfast Phone-in, 11/11/2009
It's 91 years since the guns fell silent on the battlefields of WWI. You have been sharing your family's stories of being involved in war, whether on the front line or the homefront.
Getting grouchy with Sesame Street
Up All Night, 11/11/2009
In its 40th year of production, Sesame Street has been criticised for having a left-wing bias. Political commentator and blogger Andrew Breitbart says the tax-payer funded furry animals shouldn't be taking a pop at Fox News.
A case of 'DJ Madness'?
Simon Mayo, 09/11/2009
Chris Evans talks candidly about the price of fame. He says he became "unanchored and unhinged" by the success he achieved in his TV and radio career.
Programmes
Donal MacIntyre
MPs' interns, the mercenary Simon Mann and how dangerous dogs are being used as weapons.
Kate Silverton
Three journalists reflect on the fall of the Berlin wall 20 years on.
Kermode and Mayo's Film Review
Films reviewed are A Christmas Carol, The Men who Stare at Goats and Jennifer's Body.
Phone-in
Nicky Campbell asks: should you be allowed to say what you really think?
Richard Bacon
Lively and entertaining late-night chat and debate.
Series Catch Up Trial
Colin Murray is joined by Gary O'Reilly, Jeff Probyn, Terry Alderton and Gail Emms.
Series Catch Up Trial
Danny Baker is joined by Ross Noble, Pat Nevin and Groove Armada's Tom Findlay.
Simon Mayo
Sir Michael Caine talks about his new film Harry Brown and Martha Wainwright plays live.
Stephen Nolan
Do we really appreciate the sacrifices our armed forces are making?
The Christian O'Connell Solution
Mark Dolan, Sharon Horgan and Bob Mills join Christian to put right the world's wrongs.
Up All Night
Reports on Obama's Afghanistan strategy, child malnutrition and tours of WWI battlefields.
Victoria Derbyshire
Reports on organized pub crawls like "Carnage UK", BBC expenses and MoD bonuses.
Wake Up to Money
Lloyds' new small business charter and news of a goldrush in the Highlands.
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
"I could never find that father figure"
Calum Best to Kate Silverton, 08/11/2009
Calum Best, son of Manchester United legend George Best, who died in November 2005, talks about how his father's alcoholism affected their relationship and how he hopes his story can help others.
Making facial hair fashionable
Christian O'Connell, 08/11/2009
Christian trys on the handlebar moustache in an attempt to solve the problem of unfashionable facial hair. He's joined by Mark Dolan, Sharon Horgan and Bob Mills to think about how women can be improved and how to punish school-place cheats.
"Even the poster's funny"
Kermode and Mayo, 06/11/2009
Mark is impressed with the comedy starring George Clooney comedy, The Men Who Stare At Goats. Mayo and Kermode are joined by Jon Ronson, whose book the film is based on.
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