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Episode: Sir Tony Robinson - ‘I learned comedy as a defence mechanism’
Description: Recorded with a live audience in Cambridge, this captivating conversation delves deep into the life and career of a cultural force of the last half-century. Known of course for his iconic role as Baldrick in Blackadder, Sir Tony's sharp intelligence and dry humour have had a formative influence on generations.
In this candid discussion, he opens up about the unexpected turns and profound challenges that have shaped his extraordinary journey as an actor, presenter, documentary maker and writer.
You'll hear his deeply personal reflections on fatherhood, insights into the creative process behind his recently announced n...