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Rolf Harris on his art; Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau obituary

Presented by Mark Lawson. Rolf Harris on his art and other talents, how actors convincingly play drunk, Paul Whitehouse on Shakespeare, and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau's obituary.

With Mark Lawson

A retrospective of Rolf Harris' art and other talents - from singing to swimming - is about to open in Liverpool. He discusses his work, his love of gum-trees, and what he and the Queen chatted about whilst he was painting her portrait.

How does an actor convincingly play drunk without forgetting his lines or falling off stage? Actors Michael Caine, David Suchet and Leo Bill reveal their tips, and National Theatre stage manager Ian Connop offers a guide to mixing stage drinks.

As part of the 麻豆社's Shakespeare Unlocked season Paul Whitehouse chooses his favourite piece of Shakespeare.

Singer Ian Bostridge pays tribute to German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, whose death was announced today.

Producer Lisa Davis.

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30 minutes

Chapters

  • Rolf Harris

    Interview with Rolf Harris.

    Duration: 08:45

  • Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau

    Singer Ian Bostridge pays tribute to German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau.

    Duration: 05:15

  • Acting Drunk

    Actors Michael Caine, David Suchet and Leo Bill reveal their tips to playing drunk, and National Theatre stage manager Ian Connop offers a guide to mixing stage drinks.

    Duration: 09:08

  • My Own Shakespeare

    Paul Whitehouse on his favourite piece of Shakespeare, which is from King Lear.

    Duration: 02:39

Broadcast

  • Fri 18 May 2012 19:15

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