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British Library:20th Century:oh What a Lovely War:an Interview With Murray Melvin

9th - 10th
"Oh What a Lovely War" changed the landscape of British theatre and had a major impact on perceptions of the First World War. Here actor Murray Melvin discusses his memories of the original Theatre Workshop production and describes Joan...
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British Library: 20th Century: Interview With Hanif Kureishi

9th - 10th
Hanif Kureishi explores suburbia, pop culture, race, and the fluidity of identity in relation to some of his most famous literary works. [15:40]
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British Library: Breaking Barriers: Murray Melvin on a Taste of Honey

9th - 10th
Actor Murray Melvin talks about how he went from being the tea boy at Theatre Royal Stratford East to playing the role of Geof in the original production of Shelagh Delaney's "A Taste of Honey" in 1958. He sheds light on the challenges...