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Pravda (play)
''Pravda'' is a satirical play by David Hare and Howard Brenton exploring the role of journalism in society. It was first produced at the National Theatre in London on 2 May 1985, directed by Hare and starring Anthony Hopkins in the role of Lambert Le Roux, white South African media mogul. It is a satire on the mid-1980s newspaper industry, in particular the Australian media and press baron Rupert Murdoch. Its title refers to the Russian Communist party newspaper ''Pravda''. The play won 1985 Best Play Award from both the London Evening Standard Awards and City Limits magazine. It has been described as "one of the biggest hits in the history of the National Theatre." Original cast *Andrew May - Tim McInnerny *Bill Smiley - Richard Hope *Bishop of Putney - Daniel Thorndike *Cartoonist - William Sleigh *Cliveden Whicker-Baskett - Guy Williams *D P P Payne - Christopher Baines *Donna Le Roux - Zoe Rutland *Eaton Sylvester - Bill Nighy *Elliot Fruit-Norton - Basil Henson *Ham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pravda (play)
''Pravda'' is a satirical play by David Hare and Howard Brenton exploring the role of journalism in society. It was first produced at the National Theatre in London on 2 May 1985, directed by Hare and starring Anthony Hopkins in the role of Lambert Le Roux, white South African media mogul. It is a satire on the mid-1980s newspaper industry, in particular the Australian media and press baron Rupert Murdoch. Its title refers to the Russian Communist party newspaper ''Pravda''. The play won 1985 Best Play Award from both the London Evening Standard Awards and City Limits magazine. It has been described as "one of the biggest hits in the history of the National Theatre." Original cast *Andrew May - Tim McInnerny *Bill Smiley - Richard Hope *Bishop of Putney - Daniel Thorndike *Cartoonist - William Sleigh *Cliveden Whicker-Baskett - Guy Williams *D P P Payne - Christopher Baines *Donna Le Roux - Zoe Rutland *Eaton Sylvester - Bill Nighy *Elliot Fruit-Norton - Basil Henson *Ham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basil Henson
Basil Henson (31 July 1918 – 19 December 1990) was an English actor. Henson had a lengthy career on stage and television. His stage performances included a number of parts in Shakespeare productions, including ''The Merchant of Venice'' opposite Dustin Hoffman in London's West End and on Broadway. He also played in the original West End production of Terence Rattigan's ''Separate Tables'' at the St. James' Theatre in 1954. He appeared frequently at the National Theatre, including a part in the world premiere of ''Amadeus'' by Peter Shaffer. He had the very rare honour of having a dressing room there named after him. He also appeared in many British films during his career. Among them ''Dr. Crippen'' (1962), the ''Edgar Wallace Mysteries'' series of second features, '' Darling'' (1965), ''The Frozen Dead'' (1966), ''Arthur? Arthur!'' (1969), ''The Walking Stick'' (1970), ''Cromwell'' (1970), ''The Final Programme'' (1973), and ''Galileo'' (1975). Henson's television appear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1985 Plays
The year 1985 was designated as the International Youth Year by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** The Internet's Domain Name System is created. ** Greenland withdraws from the European Economic Community as a result of a new agreement on fishing rights. * January 7 – Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency launches ''Sakigake'', Japan's first interplanetary spacecraft and the first deep space probe to be launched by any country other than the United States or the Soviet Union. * January 15 – Tancredo Neves is elected president of Brazil by the Congress, ending the 21-year military rule. * January 20 – Ronald Reagan is privately sworn in for a second term as President of the United States. * January 27 – The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is formed, in Tehran. * January 28 – The charity single record "We Are the World" is recorded by USA for Africa. February * February 4 – The border between Gibraltar and Spai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Observer
''The Observer'' is a British newspaper published on Sundays. It is a sister paper to ''The Guardian'' and ''The Guardian Weekly'', whose parent company Guardian Media Group Limited acquired it in 1993. First published in 1791, it is the world's oldest Sunday newspaper. History Origins The first issue, published on 4 December 1791 by W.S. Bourne, was the world's first Sunday newspaper. Believing that the paper would be a means of wealth, Bourne instead soon found himself facing debts of nearly £1,600. Though early editions purported editorial independence, Bourne attempted to cut his losses and sell the title to the government. When this failed, Bourne's brother (a wealthy businessman) made an offer to the government, which also refused to buy the paper but agreed to subsidise it in return for influence over its editorial content. As a result, the paper soon took a strong line against radicals such as Thomas Paine, Francis Burdett and Joseph Priestley. 19th century In 180 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Financial Times
The ''Financial Times'' (''FT'') is a British daily newspaper printed in broadsheet and published digitally that focuses on business and economic current affairs. Based in London, England, the paper is owned by a Japanese holding company, Nikkei, with core editorial offices across Britain, the United States and continental Europe. In July 2015, Pearson sold the publication to Nikkei for £844 million (US$1.32 billion) after owning it since 1957. In 2019, it reported one million paying subscriptions, three-quarters of which were digital subscriptions. The newspaper has a prominent focus on financial journalism and economic analysis over generalist reporting, drawing both criticism and acclaim. The daily sponsors an annual book award and publishes a " Person of the Year" feature. The paper was founded in January 1888 as the ''London Financial Guide'' before rebranding a month later as the ''Financial Times''. It was first circulated around metropolitan London by James Sherid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punch (magazine)
''Punch, or The London Charivari'' was a British weekly magazine of humour and satire established in 1841 by Henry Mayhew and wood-engraver Ebenezer Landells. Historically, it was most influential in the 1840s and 1850s, when it helped to coin the term " cartoon" in its modern sense as a humorous illustration. From 1850, John Tenniel was the chief cartoon artist at the magazine for over 50 years. After the 1940s, when its circulation peaked, it went into a long decline, closing in 1992. It was revived in 1996, but closed again in 2002. History ''Punch'' was founded on 17 July 1841 by Henry Mayhew and wood-engraver Ebenezer Landells, on an initial investment of £25. It was jointly edited by Mayhew and Mark Lemon. It was subtitled ''The London Charivari'' in homage to Charles Philipon's French satirical humour magazine ''Le Charivari''. Reflecting their satiric and humorous intent, the two editors took for their name and masthead the anarchic glove puppet, Mr. Punch, of Punc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivor Roberts (actor)
Ivor Roberts (19 July 1925 – 5 September 1999) was a British actor and a television continuity announcer who often appeared in comedic roles. Born in Nottingham, he returned to acting following service in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. Roberts started his television career as a continuity announcer on regional television in Wales, working for TWW before that company lost its franchise in 1968. Among his better-known roles were the characters of Arnold Thomas in the 1995-97 television series ''Oh, Doctor Beeching!'' and Mr Barnes in the second, third and fourth series of ''You Rang, M'Lord?''. He also made a guest appearance, as a police officer, in one episode of ''George and Mildred''. Another notable appearance was as Mr. Chick in ''Dombey and Son''. He also played parts in ''Porridge'' and ''Yes, Minister''. Roberts died in Cardiff Cardiff (; cy, Caerdydd ) is the capital and largest city of Wales. It forms a principal area, officially known as the City a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kate Buffery
Katharine Rose Buffery (born 23 July 1957) is an English actress. She is known for her numerous roles on British television, including the ITV drama series ''Wish Me Luck'' (1988–1990), BBC miniseries ''Close Relations'' (1998), Channel 5 legal drama ''Wing and a Prayer'' (1997–1999) and the ITV police drama ''Trial and Retribution'' (1997–2002). Her stage work includes the 1983 original West End production of ''Daisy Pulls it Off'', which earned her an Olivier Award nomination. Career Buffery may be best known for her roles in the British television drama ''Wish Me Luck'' as Liz Grainger and as DI North in ''Trial and Retribution''. She co-wrote an episode of the third series of ''Wish Me Luck''. Her other work for television includes ''The Rainbow'', Catherine Cookson's ''The Man Who Cried'', ''Close Relations'', ''Poirot'', ''Frankenstein's Baby'', ''Circles of Deceit'', ''The Orchid House'', ''Wing and a Prayer'', ''The Ruth Rendell Mysteries'', ''A Taste for Death'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harriet Thorpe
Harriet Amelia Thorpe (born 8 June 1957) is an English actress. Thorpe trained at London's Central School of Speech and Drama. She is known for her roles in the British sitcoms, ''The Brittas Empire'' (1991–97) and ''Absolutely Fabulous'' (1992–2012) and has also starred in the West End theatre, West End musicals, ''Cabaret (musical), Cabaret'' (2006), ''Wicked (musical), Wicked'' (2008) and ''Mamma Mia! (musical), Mamma Mia!'' (2010). Career TV She appeared in the mid-to-late 1990s British television sitcom ''The Brittas Empire'', playing Carole Parkinson, the receptionist who was prone to depression and fits of emotion who permanently kept her children with her in drawers under her desk, and would sometimes be seen feeding them or washing their clothes. Thorpe also starred in a celebrity edition of ''The Weakest Link'' as Madame Morrible, in which she was voted off in the first round. Thorpe played Fleur in ''Absolutely Fabulous'', an eccentric and somewhat odd work-coll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patricia Franklin
Patricia Franklin (born 11 September 1942) is an English actress best known for her roles in five ''Carry On'' films. Early life Born in East Finchley, London, Franklin and her family frequently went to see shows at the nearby amateur theatre and after seeing the theatre company, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, offered drama classes, Franklin decided to join. After appearing in several productions, Franklin joined Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). Career Upon leaving RADA, Franklin's first acting role was as a hostess in an episode of ''At Last The 1948 Show'' in 1968. After this, she spent nine months in the West End in ''Uproar in the House'' with Joan Sims and Peter Butterworth. The producer of the ''Carry On'' films Peter Rogers was in the audience as Sims and Butterworth were regulars in the series and offered Franklin a part in the next film which she accepted. Franklin's first film role was playing a farmer's daughter in ''Carry On Camping'' (1969) in several sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Bartholomew
Ian Bartholomew (born 23 August 1954) is a British actor and musician from Portsmouth, England who has worked widely in both theatre and television. In March 2018, Bartholomew joined the cast of ITV soap opera, ''Coronation Street'', as Geoff Metcalfe. He also played Chitterlow in the revival cast of Half A Sixpence alongside Charlie Stemp, who played Arthur Kipps. Career Bartholomew was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire, and brought up in Gosport. In television Bartholomew's work has ranged from '' The Darling Buds of May'', ''Rumpole of the Bailey'', ''Minder'', and more recently, '' Making Waves'', '' Spooks'' and ''Marcella''. On stage he has been in productions such as '' A Man for All Seasons'' at the Redgrave Theatre in Farnham, ''Mirandolina'' and ''Assassins''. In 2005 he was in the acclaimed production of ''Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf'' by Edward Albee in the starring role of George at the Liverpool Playhouse and in that same year also at the playhouse he appeared ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Blythe
Peter Blythe (14 September 1934 – 27 June 2004) was an English character actor, probably best known as Samuel "Soapy Sam" Ballard in ''Rumpole of the Bailey''. Early life Born in Yorkshire, Blythe studied drama on scholarship at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art after serving in the Royal Air Force. He began his professional career as a repertory player with the Living Theatre Company, the Nottingham Playhouse and the Royal Shakespeare Company. He made his West End debut in 1965. Selected theatre credits Blythe was frequently associated with the director Peter Hall and the playwright Alan Ayckbourn. * '' The Creeper'' (St. Martin's Theatre, 1965): Maurice * ''Early Morning'' (English Stage Company/Royal Court, 1969): Lord Mennings * '' So What About Love?'' (Criterion Theatre, 1969): Robert * ''Absurd Person Singular'' (Criterion Theatre, 1974): Sidney * ''The Clandestine Marriage'' (Savoy Theatre, 1975): Sir John Melvil * '' The Return of A. J. Raffles'' (Royal Shakesp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
