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Douglas Wilmer on Richard Burton

30/6/2021

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Today I narrate Douglas Wilmer's thoughts on Richard Burton, who he first worked with on the 1961 film, Cleopatra. This includes his drinking habits, acting prospects, and his family background.  

​These words were penned by Douglas himself in his autobiography, Stage Whispers. 
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Douglas Wilmer on Why He Quit Acting

29/6/2021

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Today I narrate Douglas Wilmer's thoughts on leaving acting. Of course, avid Holmes fans will know that a total retirement ended up being about as real as Holmes' death at the Reichenbach. In 2012,  he did come back to cameo as a gentleman at the Diogenes Club in BBC's Sherlock. 

​These words were penned by Douglas himself in his autobiography, Stage Whispers. 
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Douglas Wilmer on Working With Sir John Gielgud

28/6/2021

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Today we have some Sherlock on Sherlock action (!) with my narration of Douglas Wilmer's thoughts on working with Sir John Gielgud. The pair worked together on a production of Much Ado About Nothing, which Sir John directed. These words were penned by Douglas himself in his autobiography, Stage Whispers. With the vocal talents of Gene Foad as Sir John Gielgud. 
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Douglas Wilmer on Kenneth Williams

27/6/2021

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Today I narrate Douglas Wilmer's thoughts on The Carry on actor, Kenneth Williams, whom he worked with once on a play. These words were pennned by Wilmer himself in his autobiography, "Stage Whispers".
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Douglas Wilmer on Working With Marilyn Monroe

23/6/2021

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Today I narrate Douglas Wilmer's thoughts on working with Marilyn Monroe, who he worked with on the 1957 film "The Prince and The Showgirl" as directed by Sir Laurence Olivier.  These words were penned by Douglas himself in his autobiography "Stage Whispers.". Featuring the vocal talent of Thea Solone, Linda-Jean Barry, and Vendetta Dylan. 
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Douglas Wilmer on Reprising His Role As Sherlock Holmes

21/6/2021

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Today I narrate Douglas Wilmer's thoughts on the 1975 film "Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother" in which he reprised his role as Sherlock Holmes...much to his regret. These words were penned by Douglas himself in his autobiography "Stage Whispers."

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Douglas Wilmer on Marilyn Monroe's Looks

19/6/2021

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Today I narrate Douglas Wilmer's thoughts on Marilyn Monroe, who he worked with on The Prince and The Showgirl (1957). These words were penned by Douglas himself in his autobiography "Stage Whispers."
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Douglas Wilmer on Sir Cedric Hardwicke

18/6/2021

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Today I narrate Douglas Wilmer's thoughts on working with legendary actor, Sir Cedric Hardwicke, who he worked with on Richard III (1955). Cedric Hardwicke was, of course, the father of Edward Hardwicke, who would become Jeremy Brett's 2nd Dr. Watson in the Granada TV Series. These words were penned by Douglas himself in his autobiography "Stage Whispers."
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Basil Rathbone on Modern Society

17/6/2021

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As someone who was born in 1892, Basil Rathbone had witnessed massive changes to the world by the time the 1960s came around. Today I narrate his thoughts on the changes to society, technology, the youth of the day, and family. These words were penned by Basil himself in his autobiography "In and Out of Character."  
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Basil Rathbone on The Aftermath of Leaving His Role as Sherlock Holmes

13/6/2021

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Today I narrate Basil Rathbone's thoughts on the immediate aftermath of leaving the role of Sherlock Holmes. These words were penned by Basil himself in his autobiography "In and Out of Character."
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