Olivier!

Synopsis

Radio documentary, presented by Mark Lawson, celebrating Laurence Olivier’s centenary. A fascinating account of Olivier’s career and acting legacy with revealing comment and anecdotes from those who worked with him, some of whom recall seeing specific stage performances and the lasting effect Olivier’s performance had on them.

Series

Archive Hour, The

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

19 May 2007 at 20:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)

Duration

60 mins

Credits

Producer

Julia Adamson

Contributor

Derek Grainger; Derek Jacobi; Diana Rigg; Jeremy Isaacs; Joan Plowright; John Dexter; John Gielgud; John Mortimer; Jonathan Miller; Kenneth Tynan; Maggie Smith; Mark Lawson; Michael Blakemore; Peter Hall; Ronald Pickup; Trevor Griffiths

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

acting; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Olivier, Laurence (1907-1989)

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7412 7676

Fax

020 7412 7441

Address

96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB