First Impressions. Part 2: the Actors

Synopsis

A six-part radio series in which Robert Cushman presents his views of the British theatre between 1973-1984 when he was drama critic on The Observer. Episode 2 looks at actors and includes performance extracts from the RSC production of King Lear with Michael Gambon as Lear and Antony Sher as the Fool.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Producer

Jonathan James-Moore

Contributor

Robert Cushman

Cast

Antony Sher
Michael Gambon

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

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Phone

020 7412 7676

Fax

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Address

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