Michael Sheen speaks to Chris Evans (the DJ) about rehearsing Hamlet and Shakespeare, and chooses some of the music played.
He also discusses meeting Paul McCartney on a plane, Frost/Nixon – including a glowing review of Michael’s performance by Moira Stuart (who worked with Frost) – Gerry Rafferty, Billy Connolly, an exhibition celebrating a year since The Passion of Port Talbot, Anthony Hopkins and Richard Burton (including a rare impression!), and going to Buckingham Palace to receive his OBE.
“I’m a sucker for month-old owlets”
– MIchael Sheen
Music chosen by Michael:
Wings – Band On The Run
Gerry Rafferty – Night Owl
Gary Numan – Cars
Manic Street Preachers – A Design For Life
Madness – The Prince