Film
What's on at the cinema plus reviews of the latest movie and DVD releases
Bookmark this page
Alan Bennett Q&A
To celebrate the release of 'The History Boys', Time Out presents an exclusive interview with the writer.
Oct 5 2006
Last week we brought you a world exclusive clip from Alan Bennett's marvellous 'The History Boys', and this week we're proud to present a rare and candid interview with the man himself.
Touching on all manner of subjects, from his mistrust of journalists and the eroticism of education to Peter Cook's dapper dress sense, it offers and intriguing insight into the mind of one of our finest writers.
We also discover the inspiration for 'The History Boys' and gauge his opinion of television today. So to find out what Alan Bennett thinks of 'Big Brother' and 'Footballers' Wives', simply head to the feature here.
User comments on this story
-
- Calling all cars, calilng all cars, we're ready to make a deal. said...
- Calling all cars, calilng all cars, we're ready to make a deal. Posted on Jan 24 2012 05:04
- Report as inappropriate
Most popular on this site
Top Stories
Has David Cronenberg turned tame?
Has director David Cronenberg veered too far from his radical and bloody roots with new film 'A Dangerous Method'?
The 10 worst date movies
Just in time for Valentine's Day, we present ten of the least romantic films ever made
Where to watch this year's Oscar-nominated films
Find out where to watch 2012's Oscar-nominated films in London cinemas
10 unlikely badboy biopics
Featuring Phil Collins, Jeremy Clarkson, Nick Clegg, David Starkey and a host of other unlikely subjects
Interview: Sean Durkin on 'Martha Marcy May Marlene'
The first-time director of the brilliant new thriller discusses religious cults and robot boxing
Pop-up cinema for Valentine's Day
Side-step romantic clichés with some alternative Valentine’s viewing
What do you think?
Post your comment now