The Ladykillers - with John Finnemore
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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Episode description
Writer John Finnemore (Cabin Pressure, Souvenir Programme) talks about the comforts of Alexander Mackendrick's classic 1955 Ealing comedy 'The Ladykillers', and explains how the film cleverly subverts the audience's expectations, while satisfying them at the same time.
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