Laurence Olivier dies

Title

Laurence Olivier dies

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop

TX Date

11 Jul 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:02:59

Description

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 actor Edward Petherbridge and current executive director David Aukin.

Contributors

Simon Bowden; David Aukin; Edward Petherbridge

Keywords

Deaths; Actors; Theatre; National Theatre; Laurence Olivier; Theatre directors

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