GREAT British Film - The Oscar winning Neil Jordan talks about his iconic 1992 Brit-flick The Crying Game

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a messageIt was multi-Oscar nominated and its creator walked away with best screenplay. The Crying Game also won Best British Film at the Baftas. And it was ground breaking, tackling as it did race, gender, sexuality and nationality all with a background of the troubles in Northern Ireland. Full of surprises, it was an enthralling and exciting film which broke many taboos. And it had a fabulous soundtrack too. Ashley Byrne has been talking to prolific Irish film maker Neil Jordan about how it all happened nearly 30 years ago. Distinct Nostalgia is a big champion of British film and you can hear other interviews on Distinct Nostalgia about Brief Encounter, Brassed Off, My Beautiful Laundrette, Oliver, The History Boys and Maurice. We've also British actor Jack Davenport talking about the US movie The Talented Mr Ripley in which he starred with fellow Brit Jude Law. Search our archive for all these features.  And please support if you can on Patreon. These programmes cost to produce so every little helps.Support the show