Radio Ructions

An advertisement for Rank Hovis McDougall’s Nimble bread featuring a female tennis player.

15 seconds isn't long, you've got to say Crosse and you've got to say Blackwell, and you've got to say Branston Pickle!

Animated advert for the much loved strawberry ice lolly, with chocolate and sugar balls and a chocolate bar inside!

In 1972 Britain entered the European common market full of beans. What could go wrong?

This short advert tells you that only real chickens can apply to be Shippam's chickens

A mouth-watering glimpse of the art and craft that went into making and decorating Cadbury’s chocolates in the 1930s.

Over 30 years and 150 projects, the composer shares, with humour and passion, the intricacies of making film music.

Neil selected soundtracks for 127 Hours, Shame, Kick Ass, Control and many more. He discusses the job and its complexities, referencing his own work.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy's adapter reveals his quest for "the poem of the book" and the importance of simplicity: 'Drain the pond to find the fish'.

L.A. Confidential's screenwriter explains why he thinks writer's block is a myth, and reveals Clint Eastwood's unique powers of persuasion.

Irma Vep writer/director Assayas moved from film journalism to filmmaking – a fascinating journey told with disarming honesty to Jonathan Romney.

Jack Nicholson, Boris Karloff, Francis Coppola and making movies in five days – prepare yourself for Corman wisdom.