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Funeral of comedian Les Dawson (1993)

Genre

News report; Obituary; Tribute; Music; Speech; Vox pop

Report on the funeral of actor and comedian Les Dawson in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire. Speakers are actor Edward Woodward; Dawson’s comedy partner, Roy Barraclough; vox pop with local residents. Helen Ford...

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Sam Wanamaker dies of cancer (1993)

Genre

News report; Tribute; Obituary

Report on the life and death of 74-year-old actor and director Sam Wanamaker following a battle with cancer. Wanamaker was responsible for the campaign to rebuild the Globe Theatre in Southwark, London where...

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BAFTA announced for best actor in a supporting role (1995)

Genre

Speech; Drama

BAFTA compere Billy Connolly introduces Elizabeth Hurley who announces the nominations for the Best Actor in a Supporting Role: John Hannah and Simon Callow (Four Weddings and a Funeral), Paul Scofield (Quiz...

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Rowan Atkinson on career and charity work (1980)

Genre

Interview

Interview with actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson about his career including his role in the television show Not The Nine O’Clock News, and on being asked by fellow actor John Cleese to appear in the Secret...

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Harry H Corbett memorial service (1982)

Genre

News report; Interview; Tribute

Report on the memorial service for actor Harry H Corbett (well known for role in Steptoe and Son television show) at St Paul’s, Covent Garden, London. Speaking are: Wilfred Brambell, actor; Bruce Forsyth,...

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Memorial service for Richard Burton (1984)

Genre

Interview; News report; Speech

Report from Trafalgar Square in London, at the memorial service of actor Richard Burton, at St Martins in the Field. Includes singing of Welsh male voice choir, a reading by John Gielgud from...

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Report from outside Reading gaol: the release of actor Stacey Keach (1985)

The American actor Stacey Keach was in prison in Reading for 6 months and was released today. Outside the gaol, he makes a speech to the people and reporters. [Box 4]

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Memorial service for Max Wall (1990)

Genre

News report; Interview; Obituary

Clayre Gribben reporting from the memorial service at St Pauls Church, Covent Garden for comedian and actor Max Wall, with coverage of Wall’s life and career. Fellow comedian Barry Cryer on his original...

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Actor Paul Eddington dies (1995)

Genre

Obituary; Drama; Interview; Tribute

William Roncon looks back on the career of actor Paul Eddington, following his death from cancer at the age of 68. Includes excerpts from his television roles, in the Good Life and Yes Minister; archive...

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Tony awards ceremony (1991)

Genre

News report; Speech; Interview

Jonathan Pryce accepts the Tony award for best leading actor in a musical (Miss Saigon), and gives an acceptance speech. Lea Solonga also gives a speech after winning best actress for the same show. Nigel...

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