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Actors named who are taking part in the English Pen event

In a special theatrical evening to mark the handover of the English PEN Presidency from Lisa Appignanesi to Gillian Slovo, the two authors choose writings that have inspired and moved them over the years. Leading actors join them to read their favourites. From Pooh to Portnoy, from Carol Ann Duffy to Salman Rushdie, their inspirations include some of the treasures of world literature - and some of its best kept secrets. Join us for this star-studded fundraising event, featuring actors Ben Kingsley, Matthew Macfadyen, Bill Paterson and Harriet Walter, directed by leading playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker.

The English Pen event takes places on Sunday 6 March at 7:00 pm at The Tricycle Theatre, 269 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 7JR

For tickets or more details visit the English Pen website.

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Baltimore Sun Review of Any Human Heart

The Baltimore Sun's TV critic, David Zurawik, has an audio review of the upcoming 3 parter, Any Human Heart.

Any Human Heart

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Any Human Heart Review

The DailyJournal.com has a review for the upcoming airing of PBS' Masterpiece showing of Any Human Heart beginning this Sunday Feb 13.

At times fantastical but nonetheless relatable, "Any Human Heart" is a high-wire act that thrives due to the script and the performances. Boyd's screenplay is clever, droll and human. Mountstuart is realistically fleshed out, filled with foibles, naïveté and a degree of selfishness that allow him to constantly evolve -- even to the detriment of others.
The trio charged with giving life to such a man does so with brio, gravitas and gumption. Claflin brings out Mountstuart's innocence and zest for life, making it engrained in the character from the beginning. Macfadyen does the heaviest lifting by revealing Mountstuart's heart and picking up the pieces as it's shattered more than once. Not to be outdone, Broadbent picks up where Claflin and Macfadyen leave off, layering in the shadows of a man haunted by those who were taken from him, as well as from the mistakes he's made, yet enjoying the freedom that comes when peace is finally made within.

Be sure to read the full review HERE.