The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough

Synopsis

Two-part Arena special celebrating the life and distinguished career of one of Britain's best-loved public figures. Lord Attenborough's film CV as actor stretches from Brighton Rock to Jurassic Park, while as director he has been responsible for Oh! What a Lovely War, Shadowlands and Gandhi. He has also been integral to the work of many charities, while his support for minority groups has led to the building of a Centre for Disability and the Arts. Part one examines his early career and follows Attenborough as he visits his childhood home, travels to Brighton and Hove, and reminisces with brothers John and Sir David. Part two explores his other lives as chancellor of Sussex University and vice-president of Chelsea FC, and examines the political commitment behind films such as Cry Freedom and 10 Rillington Place.

Main Cast

Richard Attenborough

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 68%

Sheila Sim

Age : 93 | Popularity : 18%

David Attenborough

Age : N/A | Popularity : 62%

John Attenborough

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Bryan Forbes

Age : 86 | Popularity : 20%

Ben Kingsley

Age : N/A | Popularity : 100%

John Mills

Age : N/A | Popularity : 79%

William Nicholson

Age : N/A | Popularity : 22%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Adam Low
Editing	Editor	Sean Mackenzie
Sound	Sound Editor	Aidan McCarthy
	Sound Mixer	Damian Reynolds
Visual Effects	Visual Effects	Mickey Edwards
Production	Executive Producer	Anthony Wall
Department	Role	Name

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