Oh What a Lovely War: an interview with Murray Melvin

Oh What a Lovely War changed the landscape of British theatre and had a major impact on perceptions of the First World War. Here, actor Murray Melvin discusses his memories of the original Theatre Workshop production and describes Joan Littlewood’s radically experimental working methods.
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[@edward311]

R.I.P Mr Melvin.....you were one of my favourite actors.

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

What a powerful interview.

[@alexandersunter4899]

Really enjoyed the interview. Thanks.

[@MrDaiseymay]

This actor is known to me via the many films he has appeared in since the 1950's, mainly minor roles, now I know his name. He is intelligent and knowledgeable.

[@Gorboduc]

He's one of the many high points of Kubrick's Barry Lyndon.

[@robertahelen8559]

He was a fabulous actor, teacher and communicator. His role of Geoff in Taste of Honey changed me a young queer before being queer was legal and here he was, a gay young man playing a gay young man. He was a star

[@525Lines]

I'd love a little bit more info on the whole British seaside resort thing. I get bits of it from British TV shows but 10 minute documentary would be nice.

[@MrDaiseymay]

MUCH EASIER TO GOOGLE IT

[@j.c.8712]

What is the music at 8:50 ?

[@remotefaith]

Did you ever find out?

[@rancettaali]

I L.O.V.E.Babee OIL...Awesomeness