Derek Jacobi, actor, at home in London

Feb. 26 Derek Jacobi at Home : Derek Jacobi played the title role in the series I Claudius it was a performance that earned him enormous acclaim and a reputation as one of this country's finest actors, The part took Derek months to learn due to the peculiar nature of the Emperor Claudius's physical and speech defects. He became so expert at stuttering and shaking his head that for a considerable time after the series he could not stop himself from continuing the habits. At present Derek is taking a well deserved rest having recently returned from a tour - he is soon to tour with the Prospect Theatre Company in Australia. At home he enjoys reading and watching the television when not studying his next script. Pictures show Derek Jacobl relaxing at his London home. On the wall is a portrait of himself by an artist friend, The plant in the room he called the Mon as it seems to be growing all over the place growing in fact as fast as this excellent actor's reputation

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