Richard Attenborough
Thursday 20 December 2007 21:45-22:30 (Radio 3)
Philip Dodd talks to one of the leading figures in Britain's post-war cultural life, Richard Attenborough, whose career has lasted since his first film role in 1942.
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Philip Dodd talks to one of the leading figures in Britain's post-war cultural life, Richard Attenborough, whose mammoth career stretches from his first film role "In Which We Serve" in 1942, to his latest directorial release Closing the Ring.
In an emotional interview with Night Waves, Lord Attenborough talks about the influence of his parents and the effects of the war on his life and thinking. He describes finding the voice for Pinky, the vicious gangster figure of Brighton Rock. He talks about his political commitments and his regrets.
Richard Attenborough - in conversation with Philip Dodd.
