Maria Callas and opera in films

With the Maria Callas biopic in cinemas, Matthew Sweet explores the use of opera in films.

• 26 mins

Four trombones and a mandolin? Small but mighty soundtracks

Matthew Sweet on film scores that embrace the intimacy of chamber music.

• 17 mins

And the Beat Goes On: percussion in film

Matthew Sweet bangs the drum for the inventive ways films use percussion.

• 15 mins

Warsaw Concertos – Film music from Poland

Matthew Sweet and Jesse Eisenberg on Chopin and film music from Poland.

• 26 mins

100 years of Ron Goodwin

Matthew Sweet celebrates the centenary of legendary film composer Ron Goodwin.

• 21 mins

Bafta Film Awards 2025: Soundtrack highlights

Matthew Sweet chats to this year's Bafta Best Original Score winner, Daniel Blumberg

• 21 mins

Wales

Matthew Sweet celebrates film music associated with Wales

• 59 mins

The Telephone

Matthew Sweet looks at music from films in which the telephone plays a crucial role

• 59 mins

Alternative Soundtracks

Matthew Sweet looks at film soundtracks which were replaced before the final cut

• 59 mins

Unusual Instruments

Matthew Sweet looks at unusual instruments used in film scores.

• 59 mins

The Art of Repetition

Matthew Sweet looks at films in which repetition is a key point in the music or plot

• 59 mins