04 Nov 1967
War and Peace
The love story of young Countess Natasha Rostova and Count Pierre Bezukhov is interwoven with the Great Patriotic War of 1812 against Napoleon's invading army.
National Theatre Live: Nye
One man’s dream of the NHS
Confronted with death, National Health Service founder Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan’s deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back through his life; from childhood to mining underground, Parliament and fights with Winston Churchill.
Top Billed Cast
Michael Sheen Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan
Sharon Small Jennie Lee
Remy Beasley Gwen Davies
Jon Furlong Herbert Morrison/Mr Howells
Roger Evans Archie Lush
Oliver Llewellyn Jenkins Ensemble and Swing
Rhodri Meilir David Bevan/Councillor Hopkins
Tony Jayawardena Dr Dain/Winston Churchill
Kezrena James Nurse Ellie/Arianwen Bevan
Dyfan Dwyfor Speaker/Luke Williams
Matthew Bulgo Mr Orchard/Mr Francis
Ross Foley Clerk/Ross Doherty
Daniel Hawksford Neil Jones
Beau Holland Mrs Jones/the Cleaner
Stephanie Jacob Clement Attlee/Matron
Michael Keane Owen Thomas/Councillor Morgan
Nicholas Khan Neville Chamberlain/Dr Frankle
Rebecca Killick Lucy Pritchard
Mark Matthews Mark Smith/Mr Leslie/Graham the Porter
Ashley Mejr William Jones/Mr Llywellyn/Chris the Porter
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