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William Nicholson Remembers... Shadowlands
Screenwriter William Nicholson recalls the making of the 1985 麻豆社 drama Shadowlands, an exploration of faith, love and loss starring Joss Ackland and Claire Bloom.
Screenwriter William Nicholson recalls the making of the 1985 麻豆社 drama Shadowlands, an exploration of faith, love and loss that saw Joss Ackland playing Narnia writer CS Lewis and Claire Bloom in the role of the poet Joy Gresham.
William shares a tale as compelling as that of the drama itself, telling how Shadowlands' success transformed his life completely. It took William to Hollywood as he became one of the UK鈥檚 most accomplished film and television writers, after years working as a documentary maker in the 麻豆社鈥檚 Religion Unit.
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Wed 17 Dec 2025
22:00
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | William Nicholson |
| Series Producer | Simon Goretski |
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- Wed 17 Dec 2025 22:00
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