A piece of work Places in old photographs and tells the story of

and tells the story of the early life of a man who would become one of Britain's best-loved literary adventurers

the philosopher Marcus Aurelius

beautifully written book describes the endlessly changing character of Britain's countryside

funny and moving' ADAM KAY

ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781529504880

A piece of work Places in old photographs and tells the story ofSimon Russell Beale is one of Britain's most recognisable and well loved actors. He has played many roles on stage, film, television and radio ranging from Winston Churchill to Stalin, George Smiley to King Arthur. But ever since his appearance at school as a glamorous Desdemona, complete with false eyelashes that rendered him half blind, he has been captivated by Shakespeare. In this book, Russell Beale tries to get under the skin of the playwright