01 May 1970
Using the Telephone
A young David Jason tries and fails to master sales calls.
Hamlet
The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain present an abridged version of Shakespeare's play, with explanatory links and introductions by Martin Jarvis. Following the presentation of the play, members of the company are shown in a workshop with actor-director Ron Daniels.
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Martin Jarvis Self - Presenter
Marc Culwick Hamlet
Nathaniel Parker Claudius
Matthew Townshend Polonius
Nick King Laertes
Tim Tracey Horatio
David Thorpe Rosencrantz
Jonathan Wingrave Guildenstern
Robert Bristow Osric
Lloyd Owen Ghost / First Grave-Digger
David Elmes The Players: The King
Edward Kemp The Players: The Queen / Gentleman / Priest
Jonathan Cake Lucianus
Charles De'Ath The Players: Prologue
Julian McCready The Players: Clown
Ben Ashwood Messenger
Philip Machers Second Grave-Digger
Steven Payne Fortinbras
Stuart Colwill Marcellus
Ron Daniels Self - Workshop Leader
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