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Laurence Olivier obituary (1989)

Genre

Speech; Obituary

Lord Olivier (Laurence Olivier) has died at the age of eighty two. Sue Jameson looks back on the life, career and legacy of a man considered to be the greatest actor in his lifetime. Includes clips of...

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Laurence Olivier dies (1989)

Genre

Interview; News report; Vox pop

Simon Bowden reports on reaction at the National Theatre to the death of foremost actor and past director Laurence Olivier. Includes announcement to audience of the death; vox pop wih audience; tributes from...

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Laurence Olivier funeral (1989)

Genre

Interview; News report; Special

Sean Killick reports (originally for Southern Sound Radio) on the funeral of actor, Laurence Olivier, in Ashurst, Sussex with actuality from the funeral and an interview with fan, Patricia Bell, on...

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Laurence Olivier memorial service (1989)

Genre

Interview; News report; Speech

Camilla Affleck reports on a memorial service to honour Sir Laurence Olivier at Westminster Abbey. Includes tribute during the service from Alec Guinness; and after from David Jacobi, Joan Collins and...

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National Theatre opening (1976)

Genre

Interview; Speech

Christopher Hourmouzious interviews actor and artistic director Laurence Olivier during the official opening of the National Theatre in London. Also includes the opening speech by the Queen.

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Roving Camera Reports: The Oliviers Home

Date released

21 Dec 1950

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

1770

NoS ID

068870

Story no

7 / 10

Extras

1 film clip

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Kenneth Branagh film director for Henry V (1989)

Genre

Interview

Kenneth Branagh talking to Gill Pyrah on the opening of his film Henry V, his first role as a film director. On the cast; challenges in filming including the Agincourt battle scene and comparison to Laurence...

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Hayes on Sunday (1979)

Genre

Interview; News bulletin; Talk show; Phone-in

Brian Hayes talks to Italian filmmaker Franco Zeffirelli about his life and career, his films and the style of his filmmaking. He discusses the great actors he has worked with, including Maggie Smith and...

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Marilyn Arrives

Date released

19 Jul 1956

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

1415A

NoS ID

021062

Story no

1 / 5

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Marilyn Monroe Arrives. DESCRIPTION: The American film star arrived with her husband at London Airport, and was greeted by Sir Laurence and Lady Olivier. Later she faced the cameras...

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Falklands war homecoming gala (1982)

Genre

News report; Speech; Interview

Report on a gala to celebrate the homecoming of servicemen and women from the Falklands following the end of the war between Britain and Argentina. Speaking are: Sir Laurence Olivier, actor; Jimmy Tarbuck,...

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