The Iceman Goeth by Steve Jacobi
4 Extra Debut. Docudrama about the actor Ian Holm, set during a fateful 1976 production of The Iceman Cometh. Stars Ian Glen. From 2009.
Steve Jacobi’s docudrama about Ian Holm, set during his preparations of a fateful 1976 production of The Iceman Cometh.
Featuring a candid interview with the actor, who talks of his childhood, his acting and death of his brother.
It's intercut with the build-up to Howard Davies' staging of Eugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh.
Holm was due to play the challenging role of Hickey, but had to leave after suffering a sudden attack of stage fright.
In a candid interview intercut with the drama, Ian Holm speculates on where his acting talent comes from.
Written by Steve Jacobi.
Ian Holm ...... Ian Glen
Bee Gilbert ...... Charlotte Emmerson
Howard Davies ...... Malcolm Raeburn
Norman Rodway/Doctor ...... David Fleeshman
Patti Love ...... Kathryn Hunt
Joel Grey ...... Stephen Hogan
Director: Susan Roberts
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2009.
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Thu 23 Apr 200914:15BBC Radio 4- Tuesday15:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tuesday21:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wednesday05:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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