The Iceman Goeth by Steve Jacobi

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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.