Michael Hordern dies at 83

Title

Michael Hordern dies at 83

Genre

Interview; Obituary

TX Date

3 May 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:02:08

Description

William Roncon reports on the death of British actor Michael Hordern, at 83. Hordern was known for being the voice of Paddington Bear, clips of which are included. Also archive interviews with Hordern praising his acting colleagues as he was awarded a knighthood 12 years ago, on his surprise at receiving it and remembering his first role, in Othello.

Contributors

Michael Hordern; William Roncon

Keywords

Deaths; Actors; Honours; Knighthoods; Television programmes; Michael Hordern; Othello; Paddington Bear

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