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The Liverpudlian writer has proved a deft hand in a range of genres, from powerful family drama Hilary & Jackie to family adventure Millions, sci-fi drama Code 46 and comedy biopic 24 Hour Party People. In this lecture held at BAFTA on 27 September 2011, he discusses the techniques of writing for the big screen.

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