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One to One: Greg Wise on being Mountbatten

Greg Wise on being Mountbatten

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Paul Conroy talks to Greg Wise about playing Mountbatten in the Crown

Greg Wise reveals how he worked out how to play Dickie Mountbatten in The Crown.

Paul Conroy is a conflict photographer but he's also been portrayed on screen.
In his second interview he talks to Greg Wise about playing a real character, Dickie Mountbatten - uncle of Prince Philip and Viceroy of India - in The Crown. 
"You've got to do your homework, and then you've got to forget your homework and play the script. Hopefully there'll be one line, one moment, that will float out to you and give you what you need." 
Greg reveals his Mountbatten moment was when he discovered that he wore an elasticated suit.

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