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How to be Edwardian

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12/05/2007

BBC Four - How to be Edwardian

Classical actor Nicholas Craig takes us through the rigours of Edwardian acting.

Classical actor Nicholas Craig takes us through the rigours of Edwardian thespianism, examining topics such as the art of mantelpiece acting and facial hair topiary.

Classical actor Nicholas Craig, moustache wax in hand, takes us through the rigours of Edwardian acting. Drawing on his considerable personal experience and using copious examples from the BBC archive, he examines the art of mantelpiece acting, facial hair topiary and answers burning questions such as 'How should one kiss a lady's hand?' and 'Just when, within a first meeting, might one acceptably propose marriage?'.

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