S1·E100 Vanessa Redgrave
Synopsis
'She is a creature of fire and light, her voice a golden gate opening on lapis lazuli hinges, her body a supple reed rippling in the breeze of her love. This is not acting at all but living, breathing, loving.'
(Bernard Levin, Daily Express)
The paragon thus described was Vanessa Redgrave. The performance, Rosalind in As You Like It The date was 1961.
In recent years her skills as an actress have been somewhat overshadowed by the publicity surrounding her political activities. Now after an absence of five years Vanessa Redgrave returns to the English stage. This programme offers a rare opportunity to see her in rehearsal and performance in Ibsen's play The Lady from the Sea, and to hear her talk about her commitment to her acting career. With illustrations from her major roles including Jean Brodie, Rosalind, Isadora. Julia and her latest film Yanks.
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When did Season 1 Episode 100 of Arena air?
Season 1, Episode 100 ('Vanessa Redgrave') originally aired on October 18, 1978.
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'She is a creature of fire and light, her voice a golden gate opening on lapis lazuli hinges, her body a supple reed rippling in the breeze of her love. This is not acting at all but living, breathing, loving.' (Bernard Levin, Daily Express) The paragon thus described was Vanessa Redgrave. The per...
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