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Profile of Orson Welles, looking at his life and career in theatre, radio and particularly film. This part deals with his work up to Touch of Evil.
First of a two-part film profile of Orson Welles, looking at his life and career in theatre, radio and particularly film. With Jeanne Moreau, John Huston, Peter Bogdanovitch, Robert Wise, Charlton Heston, and a detailed interview with Welles himself. This part deals with his work up to Touch of Evil.
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Mon 29 Sep 2025
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Alan Yentob |
| Producer | Leslie Megahey |
| Director | Leslie Megahey |
| Narrator | Alan Yentob |
Broadcasts
- Tue 18 May 1982 21:00Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Two England
- Christmas Day 2009 21:00
- Wed 4 May 2011 00:00
- Thu 18 Jan 2024 22:15
- Mon 29 Sep 2025 22:00
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