Arena (1975–To Date)

The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough

(1975–To Date)

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| TV Serial | United Kingdom | Colour | Documentary
| Stars: David Attenborough, John Attenborough, Richard Attenborough

Marking the 80th birthday of acclaimed actor and director, Richard Attenborough, by celebrating his long career in show business and following his day-to-day life as he visits a Leicester disability centre and addresses the students of Sussex University

Arena (1975–To Date)
British television documentary series, made and broadcast by the BBC since 1975.

Serial cast

(8)
David Attenborough
Himself
(2 episodes)
John Attenborough
Himself
(2 episodes)
British actor Richard Attenborough in a publicity shot
Himself
(2 episodes)
Photograph of English actor, Bryan Forbes (1)
Himself
(2 episodes)
Ben Kingsley
Himself
(2 episodes)
British actor John Mills wears a jacket and tie
Himself
(2 episodes)
William Nicholson
Himself
(2 episodes)
Sheila Sim, whose steady rise to success in such films as A Canterbury Tale, The Guinea Pig and Dear Mr Prohack has established her as an accomplished actress who epitomises youthful English charm, has an important romantic role in Pandora and the Flying Dutchman. She plays Janet, the archaeologist narrator’s niece, who suffers unhappiness through her love for Pandora’s fiancé, a famous racing motorist, portrayed by Nigel Patrick
Herself
(2 episodes)
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Serial guide

Season 28 (2 episodes)

  • Story Story title Episode Episode title Transmitted
    4 The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough Part One 24 Aug 03
    4 The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough Part Two 24 Aug 03

    • Production

    (1)
    Adam Low
    Director
    (2 episodes)