Acting
The Essay. Georgian Portraits, Ian Kelly on David Garrick. Audio, 15 minutes
Actor and writer Ian Kelly explores the life and times of David Garrick.
- AttributionBBC Radio 3
- Available for over a year
The Essay. Georgian Portraits, Claire Tomalin on Dora Jordan. Audio, 15 minutes
Claire Tomalin on the life of actress Dora Jordan, lover of the future King William IV.
- AttributionBBC Radio 3
- Available for over a year
Profile. Sir Alan Ayckbourn. Audio, 13 minutes
Alan Ayckbourn is a celebrated comedy playwright. But what is behind his acerbic wit?
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Inside No. 9. Series 1, The Understudy. Video, 30 minutes
Tony Warner is the toast of the West End. Meanwhile, Jim is his ever-hopeful understudy.
- AttributionBBC Two
- Available for over a year
Sunday Feature. Anything But Banal - The Fascination of the Villain. Audio, 45 minutes
Paul Allen explores, with Britain's leading actors, the allure of the villain in drama.
- AttributionBBC Radio 3
- Available for over a year
Profile. Idris Elba. Audio, 13 minutes
Chris Bowlby profiles actor Idris Elba, who plays Nelson Mandela in Long Walk to Freedom.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
The Actors' Gang. Audio, 30 minutes
'Shawshank Redemption' star Tim Robbins leads acting classes in LA's Norco Prison.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4 Extra
- Available for over a year
Desert Island Discs. Goldie Hawn. Audio, 43 minutes
Hollywood actress Goldie Hawn is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Great Lives. Leonard Maguire. Audio, 30 minutes
Matthew Parris in conversation with actor Bill Paterson about Leonard Maguire.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Great Lives. Gracie Allen. Audio, 30 minutes
Actress Emma Kennedy chooses the life of the American comedienne Gracie Allen.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Desert Island Discs. Robert Hardy. Audio, 43 minutes
Actor Robert Hardy is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Desert Island Discs. Martin Clunes. Audio, 43 minutes
Actor and presenter Martin Clunes joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Desert Island Discs. Tony Robinson. Audio, 43 minutes
Actor Tony Robinson joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Desert Island Discs. Kwame Kwei-Armah. Audio, 43 minutes
Actor and playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island discs
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Desert Island Discs. Martin Sheen. Audio, 42 minutes
Actor Martin Sheen joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Desert Island Discs. Celia Imrie. Audio, 43 minutes
Actress Celia Imrie joins Kirsty Young to choose her Desert Island Discs.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Desert Island Discs. Betty Driver. Audio, 43 minutes
Veteran Corrie actress Betty Driver joins Kirsty Young to choose her Desert Island Discs.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
