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Terry Gilliam

Michael Berkeley's guest is the film director and former Python, Terry Gilliam.

Terry Gilliam is one of the world’s most imaginative and original directors. He first made his mark more than 50 years ago, with the animated opening sequence of Monty Python’s Flying Circus, when a giant foot stomped on the titles with a burst of flatulence.

That spirit of mischief, fun and creative adventure has informed many of his films: they include Time Bandits, Brazil, The Fisher King and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, working with stars such as Matt Damon, Uma Thurman, Brad Pitt and Robin Williams.

He’d be the first to admit that life as a film maker can be complicated: he’s faced natural disasters, budget overruns and clashes with studio executives. But he has no plans to retire: now in his 85th year he’s working on a new film called Carnival at the End of Days starring Johnny Depp as Satan and Jeff Bridges as God.

Terry's list of musical passions includes Richard Strauss, Berlioz and Delius.

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1 hour, 26 minutes

Last on

Sun 13 Apr 2025 12:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Leonard Bernstein

    Candide (Overture)

    Orchestra: Candide Orchestra. Conductor: Leonard Bernstein.
    • Candide (Original Broadway Cast Recording).
    • Masterworks Broadway.
    • 1.

  • George Washington Johnson

    When You and I Were Young, Maggie Blue

    Composer: James A. Butterfield. Composer: Jimmy McHugh. Composer: Frank Frost. Singer: Cliff Edwards.
    • Singing in the Rain.
    • Audiophile.
    • 29.

  • Max Bruch

    Violin Concerto No 1 (1st mvt)

    Performer: Randall Goosby. Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra. Conductor: Yannick Nézet‐Séguin.
    • Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1; Florence Price: Violin Concertos.
    • Decca Music Group Ltd..
    • 1.

  • Nino Rota

    Otto e Mezzo (Theme)

    Conductor: Nino Rota.
    • Otto e Mezzo (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
    • Creazioni Artistiche Musicali.
    • 1.

  • Frederick Delius

    Over the Hills and Far Away

    Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Thomas Beecham.
    • Sir Thomas Beecham: The English Collection.
    • Warner Classics.
    • 1.

  • Hector Berlioz

    Oui, Oui Cette Somme Était (Benvenuto Cellini)

    Singer: Andrew Kennedy. Singer: Andrew Foster-Williams. Singer: Isabelle Cals. Singer: Gregory Kunde. Singer: Alasdair Elliott. Choir: London Symphony Chorus. Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Colin Davis.
    • Berlioz: Benvenuto Cellini.
    • Lso Live.
    • 115.

  • Richard Strauss

    Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks, Op 28

    Orchestra: Minnesota Orchestra. Conductor: Antal Doráti.
    • The Mercury Masters: Antal Dorati.
    • MERCURY LIVING PRESENCE.
    • 3.

  • Ottorino Respighi

    Passacaglia (Ancient Airs and Dances)

    Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker. Conductor: Herbert von Karajan.
    • Respighi: The Fountains of Rome; The Pines of Rome; Ancient Airs and Dances - Su.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
    • 12.

  • Andro Dom

    Sza Tele Zsav

    • Phari Mamo.
    • Network Medien.
    • 3.

Broadcast

  • Sun 13 Apr 2025 12:00
    BBC Radio 3

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