Queen Elizabeth II has outlived them all.
As the longest-reigning monarch in British history, and the oldest living monarch in the world, the Queen has seen many presidents and popes come and go. In PBS’ “King Charles III,” adapted from the critically acclaimed play of the same name, the Queen will finally pass away, allowing for her eldest (and elderly) son Charles to ascend the throne.
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The late Tim Pigott-Smith stars as the ascending monarch Charles III, alongside Oliver Chris as William, Richard Goulding as Harry, Charlotte Riley as Kate nee Middleton, and Margot Leicester as Camilla. Pigott-Smith, who reprised his Tony-nominated Broadway role for the movie, spoke to IndieWire in January about the Queen and the realities of “King Charles III.”
“One of the things you miss over here [in the United States] is, of course,...
As the longest-reigning monarch in British history, and the oldest living monarch in the world, the Queen has seen many presidents and popes come and go. In PBS’ “King Charles III,” adapted from the critically acclaimed play of the same name, the Queen will finally pass away, allowing for her eldest (and elderly) son Charles to ascend the throne.
Read More: ‘Feud’ Season 2 Dream Cast: 12 Actors We Need to Play Charles, Diana, the Queen and More
The late Tim Pigott-Smith stars as the ascending monarch Charles III, alongside Oliver Chris as William, Richard Goulding as Harry, Charlotte Riley as Kate nee Middleton, and Margot Leicester as Camilla. Pigott-Smith, who reprised his Tony-nominated Broadway role for the movie, spoke to IndieWire in January about the Queen and the realities of “King Charles III.”
“One of the things you miss over here [in the United States] is, of course,...
- 5/14/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
'What does love feel like? I can't remember'
Sue Johnston, 69, grew up on Merseyside and had various jobs before training as an actor. Between 1982 and 1990, she played Sheila Grant in the TV soap Brookside. More recently, she has starred in BBC1's Waking The Dead and The Royle Family. Her films include Brassed Off. Johnston's new comedy, Lapland, begins on 1 February on BBC1.
When were you happiest?
At the birth of my son, Joel, and then equally, last June, when my first grandchild, Rory, was born.
What is your earliest memory?
When I was two and on holiday with my parents at Butlins in Filey. Two girls were playing with me one day and swinging me round by my arms. One came out of the socket and I had to go to hospital to have it put back in.
What was your most embarrassing moment?
Wetting my knickers in junior school laughing at a joke.
Sue Johnston, 69, grew up on Merseyside and had various jobs before training as an actor. Between 1982 and 1990, she played Sheila Grant in the TV soap Brookside. More recently, she has starred in BBC1's Waking The Dead and The Royle Family. Her films include Brassed Off. Johnston's new comedy, Lapland, begins on 1 February on BBC1.
When were you happiest?
At the birth of my son, Joel, and then equally, last June, when my first grandchild, Rory, was born.
What is your earliest memory?
When I was two and on holiday with my parents at Butlins in Filey. Two girls were playing with me one day and swinging me round by my arms. One came out of the socket and I had to go to hospital to have it put back in.
What was your most embarrassing moment?
Wetting my knickers in junior school laughing at a joke.
- 1/19/2013
- by Rosanna Greenstreet
- The Guardian - Film News
David Thacker, artistic director of the Octagon theatre and the man who masterminded Corin Redgrave's return to the stage, remembers the actor, who died this week at the age of 70
I first saw Corin's work at a special event at the Liverpool Playhouse. Corin, Vanessa, their father Michael and their mother Rachel Kempson were performing a variety of extracts from Shakespeare's plays and some of their favourite sonnets. It made a huge impression on me for a number of reasons. Michael was seriously afflicted by Parkinson's disease, and had by this time very limited short-term memory. I shall never forget Vanessa and Corin standing next to him, feeding him lines which he then delivered with astonishing sensitivity. The "seven ages of man" speech from As You Like It was performed with a depth of understanding that was completely new to me. Corin's contribution to the evening was equally memorable.
I first saw Corin's work at a special event at the Liverpool Playhouse. Corin, Vanessa, their father Michael and their mother Rachel Kempson were performing a variety of extracts from Shakespeare's plays and some of their favourite sonnets. It made a huge impression on me for a number of reasons. Michael was seriously afflicted by Parkinson's disease, and had by this time very limited short-term memory. I shall never forget Vanessa and Corin standing next to him, feeding him lines which he then delivered with astonishing sensitivity. The "seven ages of man" speech from As You Like It was performed with a depth of understanding that was completely new to me. Corin's contribution to the evening was equally memorable.
- 4/7/2010
- by David Thacker
- The Guardian - Film News
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