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Gielgud Scenes from Nine Decades (Original title)
Dates: 1994 (Copyright), 12 April 1994 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom



Synopsis: A programme made to mark Sir John Gielgud's 90th birthday. From the stage at the Old Vic, where he first walked in 1921, Gielgud discusses some of his key performances over seven decades. Sir Peter Hall and Sir Alec Guiness comment on his work.

Genre:
Biopic

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TV Transmissions
Date: 12 April 1994Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:00-23:00Slot duration: 60 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound
Date: 23 May 2000Broadcast channel: BBC2Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:50-22:30Slot duration: 40 minsNetwork

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (2)
In: Radio Times v281 n3665 9 Apr 1994  Pages: 28-31
Title: "People expect me to be outrageous and say frightful things"Author: DUNCAN, Andrew Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Career interview with John Gielgud

In: Television Today n5897 21 Apr 1994  Page: 23
Title: Television reviewAuthor: MOORE, Pat Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief review