About this episode

John Fardy discusses the final season of 'The Dry', reviews the Michael Jackson film, and explores American film music with guests.

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to director Paddy Breathnach and writer Nancy Harris about the final season of 'The Dry' which has been warmly received by audiences around the world. Chris Wasser reviews the much talked about Michael Jackson film 'Michael'. Plus, Writer Wayne Byrne joins John in studio to talk about his new book 'American Film Music; 1960's to 1990's' which he co-wrote with Amanda Kramer of the Psychedelic Furs.

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