Black Star

Published: Oct. 6, 2016, 3:30 p.m.

With Francine Stock.

The Film Programme has teamed up with the BFI on a poll to decide the best performance by a black actor of all time. Among the nominees is Earl Cameron in Pool Of London, the first British movie to star a Caribbean actor. Francine hears from Earl about a career that has spanned over six decades and includes a Bond pic.

Neil Brand reveals how modern technology helps him score a silent version of Robin Hood from 1922.

Four translators discuss the subtle art of sub-titling.