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Every Inch a King (1994 Television)

Series

Omnibus

Director

Nigel Williams

Anthology arts series. Documentary on Robert Stephens’ acclaimed performance as Lear in Adrian Noble’s 1993 production for the Royal Shakespeare Company. The programme follows Stephens through an entire...

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Devil’s Advocate [14/12/1993] (1993 Radio)

Series

Devil’s Advocate

Producer

Kate Boston

Actor Robert Stephens and writer Kathy Lette discuss the character of Iago. Stephens believes that Iago is not Shakespeare’s greatest villain and to play him well the actor must empathise with his...

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Kaleidoscope [13/05/1993] (1993 Radio)

Series

Kaleidoscope

Producer

Robyn Read

Radio arts review series. Director Adrian Noble and actor Robert Stephens talk to Paul Allen about their interpretation of King Lear at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Also comment on the Footsbarn Theatre...

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Great Performances. Volume 1 (1998 Video)

aka: RSC Great Performances

Excerpts from four productions in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 1994/95 season in Stratford-upon-Avon and London. Features Robert Stephens in Adrian Noble’s production of King Lear, together with...

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Because the Scenery is Better (1989 Television)

Director

Robert Clamp

Producer

Robert Clamp

Television programme exploring the way actors, writers and producers create BBC radio drama. Includes ‘the making of’ scenes from various adaptations, such as the 1977 BBC Radio 3 production of ANTONY...

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See a Show (1995 Television)

Series

Blow Your Mind

Director

Coky Giedroyc

Producer

Adam Barker

A week of programmes celebrating the theatre’s contribution to cultural life. Frances Barber, Kathy Burke, Brian Cox and Clive Owen star in extracts from the plays Angels in America, The Maids, Happy Days,...

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Falstaff - A Voyage Round His Belly (1992 Radio)

Producer

Paul Schlesinger

Radio documentary. Donald Sinden celebrates the enduring appeal of Falstaff - from Verdi to Orson Welles. There are contributions from actors, directors and academics including Joss Ackland, Timothy West,...

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King Lear (1993 Video)

Director

Adrian Noble

Video recording, using three cameras,of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 1993 production of King Lear. Directed by Adrian Noble with Robert Stephens as Lear.

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Antony and Cleopatra (1977 Radio)

Series

World Drama

Director

John Tydeman

Producer

John Tydeman

Full-length radio adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, directed and produced by John Tydeman. With Sian Phillips and Robert Stephens in the leading roles. The music is composed and conducted by Carl Davis.

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Much Ado About Nothing (1966 Audio)

Director

Franco Zeffirelli

Live audio recording of a performance of Much Ado About Nothing directed for the National Theatre in 1965 by Franco Zeffirelli. Robert Stephens is Benedick and Maggie Smith, Beatrice. Ian McKellen plays...

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