Great Britons | Shakespeare
Misquoted and misused, Shakespeare has become a tourist cliche. But, while performances of his plays were raucous and raw, he made English the envy of the world. Actress Fiona Shaw explores the author's identity and applauds him for writing about life in a way that all could understand.
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Acting in the Sixties | Richard Burton
Richard Burton, in this series on leading young actors, talks with Kenneth Tynan at the De Laurentis Studios in Rome on his acting career, the parts which have brought him success and his views on acting.
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Great Acting | Ralph Richardson
Ralph Richardson is interviewed by Derek Hart at his London home and in the studio. He discusses his start in the profession, the incidents which led to his success and his views on acting.