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THIS IS YOUR LIFE - Robert Powell, actor, was surprised by Eamonn Andrews on Queen's Walk on London's Southbank, having been led to believe he was there to promote his new film for Australian television.

Robert, who was born in Salford and studied law at the University of Manchester, began his theatrical career as Assistant Stage Manager at the Victoria Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent before securing acting work at London's Arts Theatre and later, the Royal Court.

Having made his film debut in Robbery in 1967, he achieved his breakthrough in 1970 with the BBC science fiction series Doomwatch, which led to regular work in film and television. In 1976, he played the title role in the four-part television miniseries Jesus of Nazareth - a role that earned him a BAFTA nomination and made him an international star.

"Stitched me up!"

programme details...

• Edition No: 513
• Subject No: 510
• Broadcast date: Wed 28 Feb 1979
• Broadcast time: 7.00-7.30pm
• Recorded: Wed 14 Feb 1979
• Venue: New London Theatre
• Series: 19
• Edition: 19
• Code name: Watch

on the guest list...

• Greg Smith
• Karen Dotrice
• Babs Powell - wife
• Julian Holloway
• Richard O'Sullivan
• Michael Jayston
• Robin Askwith
• George Layton
• Chris Douglas
• Malcolm McFee
• Tom Adams
• Vic Lewis
• Michael Parkinson
• Jack - father
• Kay - mother
• Harry - brother
• Richard Rouse
• Bert Barnaby
• Clive Villiam
• Peter Cheeseman
• Dennis Waterman
• Simon Oates
• John Paul
• Tom Morganson
• Marg Morganson
• Ian McShane
• Barney - son
• Mary - mother-in-law
• Neville - father-in-law
Filmed tributes:
• Franco Zeffirelli
• Lord Grade

related appearances...

• Dennis Waterman - Apr 1978
• Michael Parkinson - Nov 1978
• Andrew Lloyd Webber - Nov 1980
• Paul Daniels - Nov 1988
• Stephanie Beacham - Jan 1990
• Chris Tarrant - Mar 1997
• Rick Wakeman - Nov 1998
• The Night of 1000 Lives - Jan 2000
• Richard Stilgoe - Jan 2001
• Babs Powell - Nov 2001

production team...

• Researchers: Debbie Gaunt, John Graham
• Writers: Tom Brennand, Roy Bottomley
• Directors: Royston Mayoh, Terry Yarwood
• Producer: Jack Crawshaw

• names above in bold indicate subjects of This Is Your Life

related pages...

An Actor's Life For Me

spotlight on the stars

Family Life

keeping it in the family

The Night of 1000 Lives

a celebration of a thousand editions

George Layton

Richard O'Sullivan

Michael Parkinson

Babs Powell

Dennis Waterman

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