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Kenneth Branagh Remembers... Billy Plays

Kenneth Branagh recalls his breakthrough role in Graham Reid’s trilogy of plays set in Belfast.

Kenneth Branagh looks back on his experiences working on the first major production of his career: Graham Reid’s Billy Plays trilogy. The three Play for Today dramas won great praise for the way they captured ordinary working class lives in Belfast, set against the backdrop of The Troubles. The acclaim Branagh received for his portrayal of big-hearted, hot-headed Billy got his career off to a perfect start. He gives his perspective on why the drama was so well-received, recalls working with his fellow cast, and casts an experienced, critical eye over his own youthful performance.

3 minutes

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Wed 5 Oct 2022 22:00

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Role Contributor
Presenter Kenneth Branagh
Series Producer Simon Goretzki
Producer Simon Catt

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