So you think I'm Scottish

[emraldeyedauter]

I just watched this documentary on David finding out more about his heritage. 


I found it very interesting, not only because of David but the history that is revealed as he finds out more and more about his ancestors.  I've heard of things like Bloody Sunday of course and the violence and bitter fueds of Northern Ireland but it's not something that I remember learning about in history at school.  Perhaps because I'm Australian I guess.  David gets quite emotional at times as he deals with the views of some of his ancestors.  Bears himself proudly, trying to keep an open mind.  And yes makes us love him just that bit more :)

Many of you have probably seen this but honestly if you haven't seen the documentary, you can watch it on youtube.  I believe it was part of a series involving other British celebrities.  I think I'd like to go find the rest of them.  The youtube link takes you to part one but you can easily find the other five.

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[helygen.livejournal.com]

The 'Hamlet' connection is that Greg Doran saw the programme and rang David afterwards to say "I saw your audition for Hamlet" - that's how David ended up doing the play (and LLL) for the RSC in 2008 :)

[fannishliss.livejournal.com]

really??? that's amazing!

I love David's Hamlet. I bought the DVD and thought it was really, really wonderful. I'm a connoisseur of Shakespeare, I've seen a lot, lot, lot of Hamlets (plus my husband, who is an actor, was on the couch next to me reciting along with practically every line!) and I think David's is truly one of the best, if not THE best I've seen.

Plus, of course, Patrick Steward totally rocked Claudius. He was amazing. :D

[helygen.livejournal.com]

I've seen a lot of Hamlets, too, and David's is - beyond doubt - the best ever. The DVD production is fabulous, but even that couldn't fully capture the mesmerising quality of his performance on stage.

[emraldeyedauter.livejournal.com]

I never thought I'd sit through a 3 and half hour film of Hamlet. I'd like to say I was proven wrong. It was an amazing production and I hope David does more Shakespeare that can be filmed because it will not only be great for us but for children of this generation to have someone they can identify with in the main roles. I think I would have loved Shakespeare a whole lot more as a teenager if I'd been able to watch the likes of David Tennant.

[helygen.livejournal.com]

I totally agree. I've loved Shakespeare since being introduced to his work in high school, but seeing the plays (and sonnets!) brought alive so brilliantly by someone like David, who really inhabits the characters and the language, is something to treasure. The RSC do film most productions, I believe - they're kept in the archives, if I'm not mistaken - but I wish that all such productions were more widely available.

[emraldeyedauter.livejournal.com]

Lol that is so cool.