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Titanic: 25th anniversary special with Kate Winslet

Feb 15, 2023

In this engaging conversation, Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet reflects on her iconic role in Titanic as the film celebrates its 25th anniversary. She humorously addresses the long-debated 'great raft' controversy, revealing James Cameron's new take on Jack's fate. Winslet also shares personal stories about her acting journey, influences from childhood, and the emotional challenges of portraying complex characters. Additionally, she dives into her experiences filming Contagion amidst the pandemic, highlighting her proactive stance during that critical time.

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KATE WINSLET

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Exploring a Cinematic Journey: From Breakout to Icon

2min

From Childhood Dreams to Silver Screens

26min

Navigating Career Choices and Emotional Depth in Acting

2min

Navigating the Pandemic: Insights from a Virologist's Role

2min

Mary Anning and the Art of Acting

17min

It’s been 25 years since the release of James Cameron’s cult classic, Titanic. The epic movie, which early fans will remember came out on VHS in two parts because it was so long, is now being rereleased in cinemas. But more importantly, James Cameron has finally admitted that Jack might have survived had he been allowed on the now infamous door, and if he were to make this film again today the raft would be a lot smaller. On this episode we hear an interview from our series How I Found My Voice with Kate Winslet. In conversation with journalist and broadcaster Samira Ahmed, they discuss the great raft debate and the Academy Award winning actress' even greater career.

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