Christian Hayes: writer and classic film expert. Here you can visit my classic movie blog The Classic Film Show, listen to me on BBC radio, read a selection of my film essays and take a look at the 100 Greatest Classic Movies Ever Made.

Contact Me
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BBC Radio Appearances

Here you will find information about my appearances on BBC Radio.

 

 

29th March 2010 BBC Radio Three Counties: Three Counties Breakfast
On the Three Counties breakfast show I discussed the history, legacy and myths of The Wizard of Oz (1939).

26th March 2010 BBC Radio 5 Live: 5 Live Breakfast
On Nicky Campbell’s breakfast show I discussed the legacy of The Wizard of Oz (1939) and why it is one of the best-loved films of all time.

10th December 2009 BBC Radio Wales: Good Morning Wales
On the eve of the release of Avatar, I was interviewed alongside Professor Ian Christie about whether special effects and 3D technologies have served to improve films.

15th May 2009 BBC Radio Wales: Good Evening Wales
On the 20th anniversary of Gone With the Wind (1939) I was invited to talk about the film’s enduring legacy.
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5th April 2009 BBC Radio 5 Live: Weekend News
Following a poll of the greatest movie heroes and villains, I discussed why the Wicked Witch of the West had been voted in at number one.

23rd March 2009 BBC Radio Scotland: Newsdrive
When Warner Bros. opened their archive of rare silent and classic movies, I was invited to discuss the impact this would have on specialist filmgoers.
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15th January 2009 BBC Radio 5 Live: The Richard Bacon Show
Discussing why they ‘don’t make ‘em like they used to’, I was invited to defend classic movies over films made today.