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5. Stress

Episode 5 of 6

Leading actor Nicholas Craig reflects on the almost unbelievable stress one must endure. Stars Nigel Planer. From 1989.

Nicholas Craig is the greatest actor in the world.

“I’ve read somewhere that the stress experienced by an actor in the course of a performance is equivalent to being within one mile of a 4.38 megaton explosion….”

He reflects on the almost unbelievable demands made upon the actor….and the perils of becoming forever associated with a form of extra mild coffee....

Starring Nigel Planer.

With

Christopher Ryan
Chrissy Roberts
Christopher Douglas

Researched by Nigel Planer and Christopher Douglas.

Producer: Bill Dare

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1989.

18 days left to listen

15 minutes

Last on

Sun 12 Jul 2026 03:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Sun 12 Jul 2026 03:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra