Hero and Zero, Two Cents and some Culture Clash

  • 17 years ago
1. Hero and Zero of the Day are...both TV broadcasters 2. Two Cents on the US Presidential Election Candidates 3. Is Billy Liar still a compelling film over 40 years after its release?

Clip 1. Donal Blaney chooses his hero and zero of the day in his regular start ot Up Front. The BBC and Channel 4 are the two choices but for which section and for what reason?
Clip 2. For his two cents at the end of Up Front, Donal Blaney casts his critical eye over the figures currently vying to be either Republican or Democratic Presidential candidates. In particular, Donal examines Rudy Giuliani and whether his social liberalism and background will fatally disadvantage his chances with Republican supporters.
Clip 3. With the season of re-releases of classic British films, Culture Clash examines two very different examples with Billy Liar and Olivier's Henry V. In this clip, the panel discuss whether Tom Courtenay's protagonist in Billy Liar remains an interesting character and if time has allowed any new reflections upon the film.

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