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It’s 50 years since Jaws first surfaced in cinemas in June 1975, creating the phenomenon of the blockbuster, and leaving millions of people scared of getting into the water. To celebrate the golden anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s marine masterpiece, comedian and writer Jon Harvey presents a hilarious history of shark fiction. From Batman punching a shark, to the Fonz jumping the shark, to Sharknado, Baby Shark and beyond, this is a unique odyssey through quite possibly the maddest genre in all entertainment. Written, produced and presented by Jon Harvey Executive Producers: Eloise Whitmore and Jo Meek Sound Design: Tony Churnside Research: Louis Blatherwick Shark movie consultant: Tom Walker A Naked production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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