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The Bluffer's Guide to Sam West
King Richard II: A BBC Radio 3 Full-cast Dramatisation. Starring Sam West & Joss Ackland (BBC Radio Collection)King Richard II: A BBC Radio 3 Full-cast Dramatisation. Starring Sam West & Joss Ackland (BBC Radio Collection) by William Shakespeare
Richard II is one of Sam's favourite, and most played, characters. He acheives, acc. to one review 'remarkable emotional impact in scenes describing the king's humiliation, deposition and despair'
Empire of the SunEmpire of the Sun by J.G. Ballard
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According to The Times 'Samuel West's powerful delivery captures and enhances this remarkable account of indomitable courage and hope.' It is an incredible story, enhanced by his excellent narration.
How Proust Can Change Your LifeHow Proust Can Change Your Life by Alain de Botton
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Witty and Funny. Boffo. A good one.
Complicity [DVD] [2000]Complicity [DVD] [2000]
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This is not a film for the kids, being Iain 'The Wasp Factory' Banks
Howard's End [VHS] [1992]Howard's End [VHS] [1992]
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Perhaps Sam's most famous role, a fantastic tale of ruin.
The Chronicles Of Narnia - The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader [VHS] [1989]The Chronicles Of Narnia - The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader [VHS] [1989]
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One of Sam's earliest appearances, the Narnia Series evoke feelings of nostalgia in all of us.
Persuasion [VHS] [1995]Persuasion [VHS] [1995]
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Of course, Sam couldn't be a bona fide English Hero To Swoon Over, unless he'd been in a Jane Austen Adaptation.
Longitude [VHS] [2000]Longitude [VHS] [2000]
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The Harrisons of the Harrison printing firm, which used to print stamps, are apparently distantly related to the Harrison of the film. Sam is a british stamp collector and in the film!
Hornblower - The Frogs And The Lobsters [VHS] [1999]Hornblower - The Frogs And The Lobsters [VHS] [1999]
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Hornblower; a life on the ocean wave. Sam in a uniform (nice!)
ArcadiaArcadia by Tom Stoppard
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Sam played Valentine Coverdale in the original production. To my chagrin, I got a crush on Rufus Sewell who was Septimus Hodge when I saw it. The folly of youth!
Hamlet (Cambridge School Shakespeare)Hamlet (Cambridge School Shakespeare) by William Shakespeare
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Sam's latest performance on stage (Jan-April 2002) was in Hamlet. The tortured Prince of Denmark and his loony family. I wish I'd been there.
Dungeons and Dragons: 3rd Edition Player's HandbookDungeons and Dragons: 3rd Edition Player's Handbook
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A recent interview drew attention to the DandD books in his bookcase. Bless
Forgotten Realms: Campaign Option (Dungeons & Dragons Accessory): Campaign SettingForgotten Realms: Campaign Option (Dungeons & Dragons Accessory): Campaign Setting by Ed Greenwood
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I reckon, if you're going to try DandD, you'll need an adventure or two for getting started.
Book of Challenges (Dungeons & Dungeons 3rd Edition Accessory)Book of Challenges (Dungeons & Dungeons 3rd Edition Accessory) by Daniel Kaufman
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As well as some nifty challenges!
Tales from MoominvalleyTales from Moominvalley by Tove Jansson
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In an interview for the charity 'Reading is Fundamental', Sam mentioned the Moomins as his favourite children's books.
The Chronicles of Narnia: All seven Chronicles bound togetherThe Chronicles of Narnia: All seven Chronicles bound together by C. S. Lewis
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As well as how much he enjoyed the Narnia books
Charlotte GrayCharlotte Gray by Sebastian Faulks
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Sam won a 'Talkie' for this one, and it has a grrrreat sex scene (if you like that sort of thing...)