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Start giftingDerek Jacobi In His Own Words
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Learn moreSir Derek Jacobi is an award-winning actor who is famous for his many roles on television, film and on stage. He received a Tony Award for his performance as Benedick in the RSC's production of Much Ado About Nothing and is probably most famous for his TV roles in Cadfael and I, Claudius.
In this collection we hear, in his own words, about his influences, his school years and early acting performances, as well as the many roles he has played. He talks about being a star and working with other famous names, and discusses playwrights, casting, Shakespeare, the skill needed in acting and future roles. Sir Derek also talks about his relationships - on and offstage - and about his personal beliefs and perceptions.
Interviews include: radio archive interview (first broadcast 1 January 1976, featuring Louis Robinson); Desert Island Discs, BBC Radio 4 (first broadcat 10 June 1978, featuring Roy Plomley); The Brian Morton Show, BBC Radio Scotland (first broadcast 14 August 2000, featuring Brian Morton); Front Row, BBC Radio 4 (first broadcast 16 September 2004, featuring Mark Lawson); Front Row, BBC Radio 4 (first broadcast 19 November 2012, featuring Mark Lawson).
Due to the age and nature of this archive material, the sound quality may vary.
©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
Sir Derek Jacobi CBE is a renowned actor and director. In a career that has spanned over 50 years, he has appeared in a wide variety of roles on stage, film and television. He was a founder member of the National Theatre, and has played numerous Shakespeare roles including Hamlet, King Lear, Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing and Malvolio in Twelfth Night. Other notable roles include Cyrano de Bergerac, Alan Turing in Breaking the Code and starring in A Voyage Round My Father. His film credits include Little Dorrit, Gladiator, Gosford Park, The Golden Compass and The King's Speech; but he is probably best known for his television roles, primarily Claudius in I, Claudius. He starred as Cadfael in the eponymous TV series, played the Master in Doctor Who, narrated In the Night Garden and starred in Last Tango in Halifax and Vicious. Among his many awards are two Laurence Olivier Awards (for Cyrano de Bergerac and Twelfth Night), a Tony Award for Best Actor (for Much Ado about Nothing), a BAFTA Award for Best Actor (for I, Claudius), two Emmy Awards and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. He was awarded a CBE in 1985 and a Knight Bachelor (for services to drama) in 1994. He lives with his partner in North London.
Sir Derek Jacobi CBE is a renowned actor and director. In a career that has spanned over 50 years, he has appeared in a wide variety of roles on stage, film and television. He was a founder member of the National Theatre, and has played numerous Shakespeare roles including Hamlet, King Lear, Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing and Malvolio in Twelfth Night. Other notable roles include Cyrano de Bergerac, Alan Turing in Breaking the Code and starring in A Voyage Round My Father. His film credits include Little Dorrit, Gladiator, Gosford Park, The Golden Compass and The King's Speech; but he is probably best known for his television roles, primarily Claudius in I, Claudius. He starred as Cadfael in the eponymous TV series, played the Master in Doctor Who, narrated In the Night Garden and starred in Last Tango in Halifax and Vicious. Among his many awards are two Laurence Olivier Awards (for Cyrano de Bergerac and Twelfth Night), a Tony Award for Best Actor (for Much Ado about Nothing), a BAFTA Award for Best Actor (for I, Claudius), two Emmy Awards and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. He was awarded a CBE in 1985 and a Knight Bachelor (for services to drama) in 1994. He lives with his partner in North London.