Episode 2
Orson gets his first professional acting job at the Gate Theatre, Dublin.
Orson Welles, the defining wunderkind of modern entertainment, gets his due in a new biography of his early years - including his first forays in theatre and radio before his groundbreaking move to Hollywood.
Episode 2:
Orson gets his first professional acting job at the Gate Theatre, Dublin.
Written by Patrick McGilligan
Read by Jack Klaff
Abridged and produced by Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Jack Klaff |
| Author | Patrick McGilligan |
| Abridger | Karen Rose |
| Producer | Karen Rose |
Broadcasts
- Tue 5 Jan 201609:45BBC Radio 4 FM
- Wed 6 Jan 201600:30BBC Radio 4
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