Playwright Terence Rattigan re-assessed
Mark Lawson reassesses the life and plays of Terence Rattigan, in his centenary year, talking to playwrights, actors and directors about his rise, fall and return.
Mark Lawson re-assesses the life and plays of Terence Rattigan, in his centenary year. He talks to leading playwrights, actors and directors about Rattigans rise, fall and return - from West End golden boy to a forgotten figure, until his current status as a rediscovered genius: an English Chekhov.
Includes memories and reflections from writers David Hare, Ronald Harwood, Nicholas Wright, Dan Rebellato, actors Donald Sinden, Michael Simkins, Nancy Carroll, directors Adrian Brown and Thea Sharrock, Rattigan's agent Michael Imison, biographer Michael Darlow and his friend Princess Jean Galitzine.
Producer India Rakusen.
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- Mon 30 May 2011 19:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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