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Just Juvenilia: Janet Suzman

Episode 3 of 5

Actress Janet Suzman recalls playing Alexandra in a film about the Romanov dynasty, Nicholas and Alexandra.

Writers, painters and other practitioners re-visit an early piece of work. And tell us what they think about it now..

3. Actress Janet Suzman was cast as an unknown to play Alexandra in a film about the Romanovs. It was called 'Nicholas and Alexandra', and it meant hello Hollywood! But if she watches herself as Russian royalty these days, what's her response?

Producer Duncan Minshull.

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  • Wed 11 Feb 2015 22:45
  • Wed 4 May 2016 22:45

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