Monitor S04E17 · Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

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Extracts from the controversial production at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford, and comments on their approach to the part and the play from Ian Bannen who plays Hamlet and Peter Wood who directs the production.

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3. 3 3. The Eye of Cartier-Bresson1960-10-23The Eye of Cartier-Bresson The great French photographer at work. Music through the Looking Glass The fantasy world of Gerard Hoffnung.
4. 4 4. Lillian Hellman1960-11-06Man in a Landscape The art of Sidney Nolan, Australian painter. Lillian Hellman talks to Huw Wheldon
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6. 6 6. Man In A Landscape1960-12-04The art of Sidney Nolan, australian painter.
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