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Period Dramas and Summer Movie Magic

Edith Bowman explores a selection of film scores and screen music, joined this week by composer Simon Franglen to dive into the soundtrack from 鈥楶erfume鈥櫬爄n Harmonising Hollywood.

Join Edith Bowman as she highlights the finest film scores and most memorable music from the world of cinema.

This week, composer Simon Franglen will be discussing the score to 鈥楶erfume: The Story of a Murderer鈥�, a 2006 period thriller directed by Tom Tykwerin. 麻豆社 Radio 3 presenter Hannah French shares her 鈥楶ick of The Flicks鈥� - the music from a 2010 historical drama, featuring a famous piece of classical music.

Plus, expect the usual blend of timeless film scores and brand new soundtrack choices.

59 minutes

Last on

Sat 1 Aug 2026 16:00
麻豆社 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Dave Grusin

    The Firm "Main Title"

    • Universal Music Operations Ltd.

  • Ludwig G枚ransson

    The Odyssey: "Ithaca"

    Performer: Ludwig G枚ransson.
    • Back Lot Music.

  • Dan Romer

    Little House on the Prairie: "A Giant Sky"

    • Little House on the Prairie, Season 1 (Soundtrack From The Netflix Series).
    • Lakeshore Records.
    • 1.

  • Moniker

    Hunt for the Wilderpeople: "Cloak of the Sky"

    • Hunt for the Wilderpeople (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • The Orchard.
    • 3.

  • Basil Poledouris

    Hymn To Red October: "Main Title"

    Lyricist: Basil Poledouris.
    • The Hunt For Red October (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Geffen*.
    • 1.

  • John Williams

    Jurassic Park: "A Tree For My Bed"

    Lyricist: John Williams.
    • Jurassic Park.
    • Geffen*.
    • 10.

  • Howard Shore

    The Fly: "Main Title"

    Lyricist: Howard Shore.
    • The Fly, The Fly II (Original Motion Picture Soundtracks).
    • Varese.
    • 1.

  • Alan Menken

    Enchanted Suite

    Lyricist: Alan Menken.
    • Il 猫tait une fois (Bande Originale Fran莽aise du Film).
    • Walt Disney Records.
    • 14.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    The King's Speech: "Speaking Unto Nations" (Beethoven Symphony no 7 - II )

    Lyricist: Ludwig van Beethoven.
    • The King's Speech (International Version).
    • Decca (UMO).
    • 12.

  • Michael Giacchino

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day: "Suite New Day"

    • Suite New Day (from \"Spider-Man: Brand New Day\" Soundtrack).
    • Sony Classical.
    • 1.

Broadcast

  • Sat 1 Aug 2026 16:00
    麻豆社 Radio 3

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  • Sound of Cinema

    Your weekly roundup of the finest film scores and movie music with Edith Bowman.