Sanjeev Bhaskar on UNFORGOTTEN, WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF and more

Kermode on Film

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🗓️ 29 April 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

This episode of Kermode on Film was recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 15 May 2023, marking the 80th edition of MK3D.

This is Part 2 of that show, in which Mark Kermode is joined by the brilliant Sanjeev Bhaskar to talk about his role in the acclaimed drama series Unforgotten, reflecting on its emotional depth and his experience working with a stellar cast.

They also dive into the classic film Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, discussing its intense performances, sharp dialogue, and why it remains so powerful decades after its release.

Sit back and enjoy Part 2 of this MK3D show, recorded live at the BFI Southbank.

Part 1 of this MK3D was uploaded last week, featuring Nina Menkes on Brainwashed and Jenny Seagrove on Local Hero.

Thanks for listening!

People mentioned in this episode:

Nina Menkes

Sanjeev Bhaskar

William Friedkin

Elizabeth Taylor

Richard Burton

Francis Ford Coppola

Jenny Seagrove

Celia Johnson

David Lean

Little Richard

Films, plays and TV series mentioned in this episode:

Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power

The Exorcist

Unforgotten

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf

The Offer

Local Hero

The Guardian

The Exorcist (Stage Play)

Brief Encounter

The Girl Can’t Help It

Little Richard: I Am Everything

Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll

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0:00.0	In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun.
0:03.6	You find the fun and snap!
0:08.5	Did you know that the very first assembly of photographs and sequential order to create a motion picture
0:13.8	was a two-second clip of a black man on horse?
0:17.8	We want the finest wines available to humanity.
0:21.0	We want them here and we want them now.
0:24.2	You really don't want me to play, huh?
0:26.5	No, I do.
0:27.9	Captain Hardy said no.
0:29.6	Captain who?
0:31.9	Hi, this is Mark Kermode.
0:33.4	Thanks for downloading this Kermode on film podcast.
0:35.6	Welcome to Part 2 of our special 80th edition of Mark Kermode Live in 3D, recorded live at the BFI South Bank in London.
0:43.9	In this episode, I'm joined by actor and comedian Sanjeev Bascar for a wide-ranging conversation.
0:49.5	Sanjeev talks about his acclaimed role as Di Sinil Khan in the hit series Unforgotten, reflects on the transformative impact of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and shares his thoughts
0:58.5	on the offer, the TV series that explores the making of the Godfather.
1:02.9	So sit back and enjoy part two of this special 80th MK3D show recorded live at the BFI South Bank in London.
1:11.6	I'm very pleased to welcome back.
1:14.6	I think the friend of the show is probably the correct terminology, isn't it?
1:18.6	Every now and then we've had guests on more than once, although I have to say it's been a very few occasions.
1:25.6	Because he's a star of stage and screen and small screen, please welcome friend of MK3D and all-round
1:35.1	top bloke, Sanjeev Bascar.
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