Visit BBC Webwise for full instructions Directed by and starring Laurence Olivier in the title role, this film version of the play was critically acclaimed and a huge success. Not only was it the ...

Documentary examination of the role of Hamlet, in which ten prominent actors ... The actors interviewed are Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, Richard Burton, Nicol Williamson, Ben Kingsley, Jean ...

A prosthetic nose worn by Lord Laurence Olivier has been put on sale by his ... 11 competitive Oscars – taking home one for ...

The opening production at the Old Vic was 'Hamlet' in 1963, directed by Laurence Olivier. The National Theatre soon gained a reputation for showcasing new British talent, such as Harold Pinter ...