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Dame Janet Suzman Remembers... The Wars of the Roses

Dame Janet Suzman looks back on her role as Joan of Arc in the BBC adaptations of Shakespeare’s Wars of the Roses. Under the direction of John Barton and Peter Hall at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Janet delivered a highly acclaimed performance, and here she recalls the challenges she faced playing a figure as iconic as Joan. She explains how these groundbreaking productions brought a modern relevance to conflict between the Houses of York and Lancaster and shares memories of working with fellow cast members, including Donald Sinden and the great Peggy Ashcroft.

English
  • Originally Aired October 1, 2023
  • Runtime 12 minutes
  • Special Position Airs after season 1
  • Special is Critical to Show's Story No
  • Notes Is a season finale
  • Created October 14, 2023 by
    GarthRanzz
  • Modified October 14, 2023 by
    GarthRanzz