Paul Scofield just died - bad week for the arts in Britain

[marina]

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I saw him as Galileo and then as Prospero many years ago at the National Theatre, and A Man for All Seasons is one of my favourite films. So even though (unlike poor Anthony Minghella) PS had a good innings and died at 86, I'm feeling pretty sad about this news

I have jsut seen this Marina - yes I saw him n Galileo - bloody hell who next!

oh no, i am so shocked he was one of my favourite actors. like you i have seen him many times in the theatre (Volpone stands out) and on screen. Sad

I would have loved to have seen his lear

Of the 10 greatest moments in the theatre, eight are Scofield's," the actor Richard Burton once said.

Very sad.

(I am so so embarrassed to admit though that I thought they meant Philip Schofield at first I get me coat)

Oh goodness, it has been a bad week. I never saw PS on stage, but love his film stuff. So shocked about Minghella, too.

He had one of the most reassuring voices of any actor - the sort of voice I would have followed everywhere.

A Man For All Seasons is one of my favourite films too marina.

Oh bugger damn bugger bugger bugger I love that man.

oh my god, i thought you meant Phillip Schofield!