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THE HILLS ARE STILL ALIVE *Special*

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The Hills Are Still Alive

From five academy Awards, including best picture in 1965 to Lady GaGa’s tribute performance at the 87th Oscars in 2015, there is no doubting, that the hills are still very much alive to the Sound of Music. 50 years since its release, it is arguably the most enduring movie of all time. Estimated to have been Seen by over 1 billion people, just what is it about this film that keeps going back for more. In this Golden anniversary documentary Derek Mooney talks to some well Irish people whose (including Rory Cowan from Mrs Browns Boys) lives have been touched by this extraordinary story and reminisces with some of the original cast members about their time on location in Salzburg and what the movie means to them today.

Presenter : Derek Mooney

RTÉ Radio 1, Monday 4 May, 2pm