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Theatre School

6 episodes · 1993

A six-part documentary following hopefuls through a year at the Drama Centre in London. Known as "the trauma centre", it specialises in turning would-be actors into the real thing.

  1. 1Getting In

    31 Oct 1993 · 30 min

    300 applicants are intellectually and emotionally quizzed by a panel of seven.

  2. 2Being There

    07 Nov 1993 · 30 min

    It's all startling and new for Caroline, Paul and Nicola.

  3. 3Getting Your Act Together

    14 Nov 1993 · 30 min

    Paul disappears for ten days, a serious breach of discipline. Anthony Hopkins, Simon Callow and others assess the techniques and torture of the Drama Centre.

  4. 4Uncertainties

    28 Nov 1993 · 30 min

    How does an actor - even if he happens to be Anthony Hopkins - deal with insecurity? Ben and Darrell have to overcome their doubts and flaws as they prepare for their first public performance.

  5. 5Moving On

    05 Dec 1993 · 30 min

    Getting an agent is thought to be essential. Before an invited audience of guests and casting directors, students are each given three minutes to impress.

  6. 6To Be or Not to Befinale

    12 Dec 1993 · 30 min

    Has the three years training prepared them realistically for the world of auditions, casting directors, star parts or long-term unemployment? For one at least the fairy tale comes true.