To Kill a Mockingbird
Louise Hidalgo talks to Carey Peck about the role which made his father's name and their friendship with Harper Lee. From 2017.
One of the most successful American films of all time was released on Christmas Day 1962. Written by the best-selling author Harper Lee, it starred Gregory Peck as lawyer Atticus Finch, who stood against prejudice in the Deep South of the USA.
Louise Hidalgo spoke to Gregory Peck's son Carey Peck about the film, and about his family's long-standing friendship with the reclusive Harper Lee.
Presented and produced by Louise Hidalgo.
First broadcast on the BBC World Service in December 2017.
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Fri 22 Dec 201708:50GMTBBC World Service except News Internet- Christmas Eve 201703:50GMTBBC World Service except News Internet
- Sun 26 Apr 202607:40GMTBBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 26 Apr 202612:40GMTBBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 26 Apr 202618:40GMTBBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 27 Apr 202602:40GMTBBC Radio 4 Extra
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