Coming to DVD in the UK on 10th December, British Legends of Stage and Screen is a new series of in depth interviews with Britain’s finest post-war actors, reflecting not only on their careers in theatre, film and television but also on a changing time, a life of extraordinary encounters and the events that shaped their lives. Starring Sir Derek Jacobi, Claire Bloom, Sir Michael Gambon, Dame Diana Rigg, Sir Christopher Lee, Glenda Jackson, Michael York and Sir Ian McKellen.
Late 1940s/early 50s: Britain is emerging from the gloom and austerity of the war years with an appetite for change and fresh optimism. Social upheaval and urban renewal brings with it a demand for different forms of culture and entertainment. It is a time of enormous growth for the British entertainment industry and new stars are bursting on the scene to lead the way.
Many of these extraordinary artists are still alive today. These cultural icons, whose collective memories and experiences are of incalculable, historical value, have taken part in an exciting new interview series called British Legends of Stage and Screen.
The series which originally screened on Sky Arts in September is shot in HD. Consisting of eight forty-five minute episodes, it will soon be available in one fantastic three DVD box set. With archive material from the artists’ careers used to illustrate the interviews, as well as footage from key national events, this series is educational and entertaining, making it a great gift for all the family!
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