June 30th, 2021 2 comments

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Big Finish Sir Derek Jacobi in Conversation

Available to order from www.bigfinish.com

From I, Claudius to The War Master, it’s time to get to know the great Sir Derek Jacobi for Big Finish in Conversation.

Due for release in November 2021, the much-loved actor sits down in conversation with Big Finish producer Scott Handcock, as he discusses his long and distinguished career of stage, screen and audio. From his beginnings with Sir Laurence Olivier as a founding member of the Royal National Theatre to his most recent recordings in The War Master and The Box of Delights for Big Finish, this is a conversation not to be missed.

This is the latest release in the incredibly popular Big Finish in Conversation series, as listeners get the exclusive opportunity to spend quality time in the company of their heroes, exploring their life stories in frank detail.

Big Finish in Conversation: I, Jacobi is now available to pre-order as a digital download at £7.99, exclusively from www.bigfinish.com.

Best known to audiences around the globe for his portrayal of the titular Roman emperor in the BBC’s television adaptation of I, Claudius, Sir Derek’s Jacobi’s professional career has spanned over sixty years and myriad roles.

In this candid conversation with producer Scott Handcock, Derek reminisces about his incredibly lucky life: from growing up during the war to tackling King Lear at the Donmar Warehouse… and much more.

Sir Derek Jacobi said: “I suppose I’m at an age now where I’m very much into the fifth act – the interval is long over – and so why not reminisce a bit? Life is very different, [my] career is very different now, and it’d be nice to retread all those paths.”

Interviewer and producer Scott Handcock added: “It’s no secret that I love working with Sir Derek on the War Master series, and we’ve developed a bit of a rapport over that range, so when he asked if there might be anything else coming up, I couldn’t resist the idea of suggesting he join us for a Big Finish in Conversation.

“And so, back in May, we gathered in a distanced London studio to talk about his incredible life and career. We chatted everything from childhood to university, work to love, and so much more. It’s a joy to listen to.”

Big Finish in Conversation: I, Jacobi is now available to pre-order as a digital download at £7.99, exclusively from the Big Finish Website.

Please note that this release contains adult material that may not be suitable for younger listeners.

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