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This month, your friendly Oscarologists examine how those writer-directors who brought a flavour of their real life into their work secured the highest accolade at the Academy Awards.

Annie Hall was seen as departure for actor, director and writer Woody Allen, turning his hand to something 'serious'. With an Oscar-winning performance from Diane Keaton, this comedy-drama delves into the hows and whys of a failed relationship.\\xa0

In Platoon, Oliver Stone brought many of his experiences from serving in the Vietnam War to the screen - the first veteran to win Best Picture. With an ensemble cast including Charlie Sheen, Willem Dafoe, Tom Berenger, Keith David and Forest Whitaker, Platoon explores the morality and conduct of war.

Thank you to Thomas Whitelaw for our intro music and Rachel Valentine Smith for our artwork. This episode was recorded remotely and so we apologise for any changes in sound quality present.