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BBC Radio 3 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced Third Programme.

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Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

Leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond, themed across a week - insight, opinion and intellectual surprise.

The Essay: Half Shame, Half Glory - Postcards from the Acting Profession

The Essay: Half Shame, Half Glory - Postcards from the Acting Profession: Episode 3: Olivia Williams

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Half Shame, Half Glory - Postcards from the Acting Profession

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Actress Olivia Williams reflects on the actor-director relationship.

Actress Olivia Williams discusses the actor-director relationship and what drove her to become a 'surrendered actor'.

Olivia Williams reflects on the actor-director relationship, and takes us on the journey that drove her to become a Surrendered Actor.

Olivia Williams studied English at Cambridge, then Drama at the Bristol Old Vic. Her first major role was as Jane Fairfax in the 1996 ITV production of Emma. Williams made her film debut in 1997's The Postman, after doing a screen test for Kevin Costner. She went on to play a lead role in Wes Anderson's Rushmore (1998). Other film credits include: The Sixth Sense, Lucky Break, The Heart of Me, and An Education. 

Produced by Sasha Yevtushenko.

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

Five actors give their thoughts on what it means to be a member of their profession

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