From our Archive collection, Ian McDiarmid talks to Al Senter about his time as Artistic Director of the Almeida theatre, his acting career and his role in Star Wars. This is a live recording of a Platform event from August 2011.

Rory Kineer and Helen McCrory in conversation

In this collection, actors that have graced the National Theatre stage discuss their work and careers, including Judi Dench, John Lithgow and Julie Walters.