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Best of the box: 'Prison, My Parents and Me' & 'The Undiscovered Peter Cook'

Not quite sure of what the best picks of the box are for this week? Or will you regret that you d...
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23.25 14 Nov 2016


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Best of the box: 'Prison, My Parents and Me' & 'The Undiscovered Peter Cook'

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23.25 14 Nov 2016


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Not quite sure of what the best picks of the box are for this week? Or will you regret that you didn't record something when all of a sudden it's the talk of the town?

Fear not, the Tom Dunne Show has you covered.

Sue Murphy joined Tom to pick out the best of the box for the week ahead. You can find a link to the full podcast at the bottom of the page.

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Ole Ole Ole, A Trip Across Latin America, Saturday, C4, 11pm

Olé Olé Olé!: A Trip Across Latin America is a feature documentary about the Rolling Stones as they toured Central and South America at the beginning of 2016. With live performances and interviews, the documentary gives a deep insight into the band who visit countries where rock'n'roll had previously been banned.

 

The Ladykillers (1955), Wednesday, More 4, 11.25am

The Ladykillers is a 1955 comedy directed by Alexander Mackendrick, and starring Katie Johnson, Alec Guinness, Cecil Parker, Herbert Lom, Peter Sellers, Danny Green and Jack Warner. The film tells the story of a group of thieves who act as musicians while they rent rooms from an elderly lady and plan a heist.

 

Prison, My Parents and Me, Tuesday, BBC1, 11.10pm

In this documentary  for Children in Need, Bafta-nominated film-maker Catey Sexton gives us an insight into the lives of children who have lost parents to the criminal justice system. 

 

The Undiscovered Peter Cook, Wednesday, BBC4, 10pm

This documentary takes a look at the life and career of English actor, satirist, writer and comedian Peter Cook.

 

Prince - A Purple Reign, Friday, BBC4, 9pm

This documentary profiles the life and music of Prince, including contributions from Paisley Park label president Alan Leeds, guitarist Dez Dickerson, Public Enemy frontman Chuck D, and soul singer Beverley Knight.

 

Tune into The Tom Dunne Show every Monday between 22.00 and 23.00 for a run down of the best TV the week has to offer. You can listen to the full edition of this week's episode below:  


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