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46: The story behind Pressure, with director Anthony Maras

Episode 46

Friday, September 11, 2026 • Duration 31:48

Now in UK cinemas, Pressure tells the extraordinary, little-known story taking place behind the planning for the D-Day landing in World War II. Based on David Haig's acclaimed play, the movie stars Andrew Scott, Kerry Condon and Brendan Fraser, and is the latest from co-writer and director Anthony Maras.

In a special episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, Anthony joins regular host Simon Brew for a chat about the movie, and the challenges in bringing such a story to the screen...

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45: Kim Newman on Hammer horror, and Demons Of The Mind

Episode 45

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 • Duration 27:50

Classic British horror house Hammer is on the agenda for the latest episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, including a dive into one of its lesser-known films: Demons Of The Mind.

Who better to explore this 1972 underappreciated gem with too, then a legend of British horror in his own right: journalist and author Kim Newman. He joins Simon for a chat about the film, and about Hammer. And Simon squeezes in the latest STUDIOCANAL news as well..

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44: "They had these gigantic 40-foot cut outs of Sean Connery and Christopher Lambert": director Russell Mulcahy talks Highlander

Episode 44

Monday, June 29, 2026 • Duration 33:29

To celebrate the 40th birthday of the immortal Highlander, a very special episode of the STUDIOCANAL Presents podcast. The film's director, Russell Mulcahy, joins regular host Simon Brew to reflect on the film. Plus, Russell talks about what turned into a very special trip to France, with some very large cut outs of Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery!

There's just time too for a bit of news from the world of STUDIOCANAL as well...

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43: Director Mike Figgis revisits Leaving Las Vegas

Episode 43

Friday, May 15, 2026 • Duration 38:30

In a very special episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, regular host Simon Brew welcomes writer/director Mike Figgis, to look back on 30 years of Oscar-winning drama Leaving Las Vegas.

As the film arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the first time, Mike takes us through the quality control of previous releases, plus the guerilla tactics required to make the movie in the first place. It's an incredible tale.

Plus, just time too for a little bit of news from the world of STUDIOCANAL...

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42: Alice Lowe: "Edgier than an Austen", Far From The Madding Crowd, and more

Episode 42

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 • Duration 38:05

In a special episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, regular host Simon Brew invites the writer, director, producer and genius Alice Lowe on for a special episode. Alice is given the keys to the STUDIOCANAL catalogue, and picks a pair of films, including the 1967 version of Far From The Madding Crowd. Why does she think it's 'edgier than an Austen?'

Alice makes another choice too, and Simon has a round-up of the latest news from STUDIOCANAL as well...

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41: I Swear | Writer/director Kirk Jones looks back on an incredible journey

Episode 41

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 • Duration 44:20

With three BAFTAs to its name, the film I Swear has added awards acclaim to its critical and commercial success. The real-life story of John Davidson OBE was brought to the screen by writer/director Kirk Jones, and the story of how he got the film made in the first place remains extraordinary.

Reflecting on I Swear following its BAFTA success - with two awards alone for leading man Robert Aramayo - Kirk joins Simon Brew to look back on the last two years. And there's a hint of what's ahead, too...

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40: The complicated genius of Peter Sellers

Episode 40

Friday, February 6, 2026 • Duration 31:28

There's a strong case for Peter Sellers being named the finest comedy film actor of all time, and in this latest episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, he's the subject of our discussion. Regular host Simon Brew is joined by Sellers expert Gemma Ross.

They chat through films such as Carlton Brown Of The F.O. and Only Two Can Play, amongst others. And Gemma has an extra double bill for us as well...

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39: Agatha Christie, and an incredible four-film run

Episode 39

Monday, December 22, 2025 • Duration 34:19

Agatha Christie's work may have been adapted for the screen many times, but she wasn't always too happy with it. That all changed with 1974's Murder On The Orient Express, which started a run of four star-studded movies through to the early 1980s. All of which are now available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the first time.

Host Simon Brew dons his detective hat, and brings along Christie expert Dr Mark Aldridge to uncover the stories about them. And there's some fresh STUDIOCANAL news to dig into as well...

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38: "History never rewards those who go first" - the quietly groundbreaking One Potato, Two Potato

Episode 38

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 • Duration 29:38

1964's One Potato, Two Potato is an extraordinary film that flies under many people's radars. Now available on Blu-ray for the first time, this episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents looks at a superb slice of Black film history.

Regular host Simon Brew is joined by Dr Clive Nwonka, Associate Professor of Film, Culture & Society at University College London. The pair chat about the film, and also bring the similarly underappreciated Pool Of London into the conversation.

Plus: Dr Nwonka gives us his double bill choice, and there's a round-up too of the latest news from the world of STUDIOCANAL.

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37: The Graduate: "There was so little going for it ahead of its release!"

Episode 37

Monday, September 8, 2025 • Duration 34:08

After breaking through on Broadway and earning early success with theatre, director Mike Nichols was looking to move to feature films. The second movie he made - and at one stage it was going to be the first - was The Graduate, and over 50 years later, it's enjoying a 4K remaster and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release.

For this latest episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, regular host Simon Brew (of Film Stories) is joined by Little White Lies editor David Jenkins for a conversation about the film, its legacy, and how the casting could have been very, very different. Plus! David's double bill choice, and some added STUDIOCANAL news...

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