Feb 24

40m 29s

Are All Awards Nonsense?

About this episode

Mark Kermode and Jack Howard get together in their regular pub and discuss last Monday's BAFTAs and the upcoming Oscars, and a whole lot more.

With thanks to Ciaran O'Brien and to The Sun Pub in London's Drury Lane.

Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production

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EE Rising Star nominees Posy Sterling & Archie Madekwe

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Spoiler episode with Mark Kermode & Jack Howard talking about the 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.Plus, looking back at 28 Years Later, 28 Weeks Later and 28 Days Later.Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency productionWith thanks to Richard Gay, and to The Sun Pub.© HLA Agency Hosted o ... Show More

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