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Gielgud's Letters - 3. Blackmail - BBC Sounds

Gielgud's Letters - 3. Blackmail - BBC Sounds

Gielgud's Letters

3. Blackmail3. Blackmail

Released On: 14 Apr 2004

Available for 23 days

In 1959, the actor faced the threat of blackmail over his homosexuality.

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