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Mark Gatiss, Peter Fonda, World Cup v Cinema

Mark Gatiss on his favourite movie detectives, Peter Fonda remembers Dennis Hopper, how the World Cup is affecting cinema attendances and why social media killed the movie star.

With Matthew Sweet.

In a new series on The Film Programme, Sherlock co-creator Mark Gatiss reveals his favourite movie detectives, starting with Alastair Sim's lugubrious Inspector Cockrill.

Peter Fonda remembers his Easy Rider co-star Dennis Hopper and recalls their legal dispute about the authorship of the counter-culture classic.

How has the World Cup affected cinema attendances ? Clare Binns of the Picturehouse chain and independent cinema owner Kevin Markwick reveal their figures.

Antonia Quirke argues that social media has killed the movie star and blames James Franco's underpants.

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Dennis Hopper: Icon Of Oblivion

Dennis Hopper: Icon Of Oblivion
A season of films聽is showing at the BFI in London聽until 31 July 2014. Image: Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper in Easy Rider, courtesy of BFI.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Matthew Sweet
Interviewed Guest Mark Gatiss
Interviewed Guest Peter Fonda
Interviewed Guest Clare Binns
Interviewed Guest Kevin Markwick
Interviewed Guest Antonia Quirke
Producer Stephen Hughes

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  • Thu 3 Jul 2014 16:00

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