Jonathan Croall explores the wonderful world of John Gielgud (1/2)
in Actors and Performers, Books, Theatre People
19th October 2012
INTERVIEW: JONATHAN CROALL (1/2)
The theatre historian and author talks to Heather Neill about his two recently published books, John Gielgud: Matinee Idol to Movie Star (Methuen) and Gielgoodies! The Wit, Wisdom and Gaffes of John Gielgud (Oberon Books), which together give a fully rounded account of one of the most important men of the theatre in the 20th century. Recorded at the National Theatre, 18 October 2012.
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