Witness History
Witness History
To Kill a Mockingbird
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22 December 2017
10 minutes
Available for over a year
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.
