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August 28, 1987

Season 1

01. Michael Caine: On Acting in Film

Michael Caine teaches the art of movie acting to five young actors, who perform scenes from Alfie (1966), Deathtrap (1982) and Educating Rita (1983). He talks about how to perform in close-ups and extreme close-ups. He warns about the continuity dangers of smoking cigarettes or fiddling with props. He talks about screen tests, special effects men who are cavalier about your safety and speaking to someone who is off camera. The movie camera is your best friend and most attentive lover, he says, even though you invariably ignore her. The art of movie acting can be summed up in one word: relax!

58min
August 28, 1987

02. Jonathan Miller: On Acting in Opera

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58min
September 4, 1987

03. Simon Callow: On Acting in Restoration Comedy

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58min
September 11, 1987

04. Brian Cox: On Acting in Shakespearean Tragedy

Brian Cox leads a group of young actors in a workshop exploring techniques in performing Shakesperean tragedy, using Macbeth and Titus Andronicus as example texts.

58min
August 17, 1990

05. Janet Suzman: On Acting in Shakespearean Comedy

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58min
August 10, 1990