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Sound of Cinema

by BBC Radio 3
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About the show

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

Latest episodes

  • Prehistoric Cinema

    August 12, 2025 · 18 min

    To mark the latest release in the Jurassic Park franchise, Jurassic World Rebirth, Matthew Sweet looks at music for films set in prehistoric times, or that feature dinosaurs in a modern setting.

  • Walter Murch

    August 12, 2025 · 33 min

    Matthew Sweet talks to film editor, sound designer and director Walter Murch about working on Apocalypse Now, the Godfather films, The Conversation, Barton Fink and Return to Oz

  • Mythical Creatures

    June 25, 2025 · 16 min

    Matthew Sweet is on the hunt for mythical creatures on the big screen. Tune in to escape reality, as we explore film music that transports you to fantastical worlds; from Middle-earth with Howard Shore’s beloved music for The Hobbit, to…

  • Unusual Instruments

    June 25, 2025 · 15 min

    Matthew Sweet looks at unusual instruments used in film scores such as the Cristal Baschet which is a favourite of Cliff Martinez in scores such as Drive. He considers the use of unusual technology such as the Blaster Beam used by Jerry…

  • The Telephone

    June 25, 2025 · 16 min

    Matthew Sweet dials in, with a playlist of film music inspired by a phone call. Hold the line for classics including Scream, The Conversation and Dial M for Murder. Also featuring Bear McCreary’s score for our featured new release…

  • A.R. Rahman

    June 2, 2025 · 37 min

    Matthew Sweet is joined by multiple award-winning composer A.R. Rahman to explore his extraordinary career in film music, including his best-known score - Slumdog Millionaire. In an exclusive interview, we hear about his relationship with…

  • Joe Hisaishi

    June 2, 2025 · 18 min

    *** Broadcast as part 4 Extra's The Stories of Studio Ghibli season. Matthew Sweet celebrates the life and work of Studio Ghibli composer, Joe Hisaishi. Tune in for some of his most beloved music, with classic soundtracks including…

  • Hans Zimmer on Performance

    June 2, 2025 · 25 min

    This special episode of Sound of Cinema features an exclusive interview with the legendary film composer and record producer, Hans Zimmer. Hosted by Matthew Sweet, this programme dives into the growth of live film music, exploring how…