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The Essay

Half Shame, Half Glory - Postcards from the Acting Profession

Episode 1: Diana Quick

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Diana Quick reflects on an actor's role as a storyteller and describes the voice as the most essential instrument. Show more

The Essay

Half Shame, Half Glory - Postcards from the Acting Profession

Episode 2: Simon McBurney

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Actor Simon McBurney explores how performing in the same play is a process of refinement rather than repetition. Show more

The Essay

Half Shame, Half Glory - Postcards from the Acting Profession

Episode 3: Olivia Williams

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

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

The Essay

Half Shame, Half Glory - Postcards from the Acting Profession

Episode 4: Mat Fraser

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Half Shame, Half Glory - Postcards from the Acting Profession: 4/5. Actor Mat Fraser gives a view inside his 'job-getting toolbox', which he carries with him to each audition. Show more

The Essay

Half Shame, Half Glory - Postcards from the Acting Profession

Episode 5: Clemency Burton-Hill

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Clemency Burton-Hill asks what it means to be an actress, especially when you are unemployed. Show more