About this episode
David Thewlis discusses his role as Fagin in a new adaptation of Dickens' work.
David Thewlis becomes the latest actor to take on the role of Dickens' villain Fagin.
People in this episode
Guest: David Thewlis
Topics covered
- acting
- literature
- Charles Dickens
- theater
- villains
Keywords
- David Thewlis
- Fagin
- Dickens
- acting
- theater
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Dickens' villain Fagin
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