The Film Programme - Mark Gatiss; Richard Lester on The Beatles; Hercules

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With Matthew Sweet.

Sherlock co-creator Mark Gatiss reveals the identity of one of his favourite screen detectives in another instalment of his series.

Hercules labours again in the form of ex-wrestler Dwayne Johnson, the latest in the long line of body builders who have played the son of Zeus. Christopher Frayling and Natalie Haynes trace the mythology from Italian cinema of the 50s and 60s, where he starred in twenty sword and sandal epics, including Hercules And The Moon Men and Hercules And The Amazon Women

Director Richard Lester reveals which of The Beatles was his favourite actor as A Hard Day's Night is released on DVD to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Antonia Quirke considers why driving and cinema were made for each other.

Published on Thursday, 24th July 2014.

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