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First Night 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
Transmission details
30 Apr 1986 at 18:30 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)
Duration
29 mins

Credits

Producer
Jonathan James-Moore
Contributor
Robert Cushman
Cast
Michael GambonLear
Antony SherFool

Additional Details

Theatre company
Royal Shakespeare Company
Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
King Lear
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

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
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Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
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NW1 2DB

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