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How To Be Old With Nicholas Craig. Nicholas Craig (Nigel Planer). Copyright: BBC
How To Be Old With Nicholas Craig

How To Be Old With Nicholas Craig

  • TV comedy
  • BBC Four
  • 2009
  • 1 episode

Nigel Planer plays "classical actor" Nicholas Craig. He presents a masterclass on the sheer blooming hard work that goes into acting old.

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