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Actress Glenda Jackson takes on King Lear
Double Oscar-winner and former politician Glenda Jackson will make a dramatic return to the theatre after an absence of more than a quarter of a century to play Shakespeare's tragic King Lear. The role of Lear is considered one of the crowning roles in any actor's career. Weekend's Julian Worricker spoke to Glenda Jackson about this task. How did it all come about, and is she excited?
(Picture: Glenda Jackson Credit: AFP)
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