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The prude of love

Some are born to play Malvolio and some have Malvolio thrust upon them. In Richard Wilson's case, it was a bit of both. Full Article at New Statesman

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  1. MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED)  Alison Steadman and Richard Wilson attend the reception ahead of the London Evening Standard Theatre Awards, at the Royal Opera House on November 23, 2009 in London, England.
  2. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23:  Sir Richard Wilson attends the London Evening Standard Theatre Awards at the Royal Opera House on November 23, 2009 in London, England.
  3. LONDON - SEPTEMBER 24:  (L-R) Greg Wise, Chaz Oldham, Emma Thompson, Lucy Akhurst and Sir Derek Jacobi arrive for the UK film premiere of 'Morris: A Life With Bells On' at the Prince Charles Cinema on September 24, 2009 in London, England.
  4. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: **UK TABLOID ** Sir Derek Jacobi attends the UK Premiere of 'Morris: A Life With Bells On' held at The Prince Charles Cinema on September 24, 2009 in London, England.
  5. British actor Sir Derek Jacobi is seen after arriving in London's Mayfair, on September 13, 2009, to attend the European Premiere of the film 'Creation'.
  6. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: **UK TABLOID ** Sir Derek Jacobi attends the UK Premiere of Creation held at the Curzon Mayfair on September 13, 2009 in London, England.
  7. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: Sir Derek Jacobi attends the European Film Premiere of 'Creation' at the Curzon Mayfair Cinema on September 13, 2009 in London, England.

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