by Arthur Swinson.
A documentary programme to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the foundation of the Central School of Speech and Drama.
The work of the school (not only in the theatre, but in the training of speech therapists and teachers) is illustrated in the programme, in which Dame Edith Evans takes part. The programme also includes a short extract of Laurence Olivier in the film "Hamlet".
(The extract featuring Laurence Olivier in "Hamlet" is made available by courtesy of the Rank Organisation)