Richard Wilson
Mark Lawson talks to actor and director Richard Wilson, best known for playing Victor Meldrew in One Foot in the Grave, about his life and work.
Mark Lawson talks to actor and director Richard Wilson about his life and work. Best known for playing the irascible character of Victor Meldrew in the hit 大象传媒 sitcom One Foot in the Grave, Wilson reflects on the opportunities that have come his way as a result of the staggering success of the series, as well as the drawbacks of being famously associated with one character and a catchphrase.
Wilson talks about life before acting, growing up in Greenock, working as a laboratory technician and doing military service in Singapore. He remembers working with David Lean in A Passage to India and his rise to stardom through sitcoms such as Hot Metal and Tutti Frutti before agreeing to play Victor, a part written for him, after initially turning it down.
He also discusses more recent roles in Merlin and as a documentary presenter, as well as looking forward to future projects and ambitions.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Mark Lawson |
| Participant | Richard Wilson |
| Producer | Melanie Archer |
| Director | Melanie Archer |
| Executive Producer | Eamon Hardy |
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