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Ian Charleson, the Scottish Prince
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Unofficial Italian tribute for the late Scottish actor Ian Charleson, 1949-1990, the Prince between actors!
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Ian Charleson insisted it be recorded that his death was due to #AIDS.
He was at the time the most famous British person to die of the disease. He wanted raising awareness to be a part of his legacy.
The #HIV clinic at London’s Royal Free Hospital is named in his memory.
January 7, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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Ian Charleson’s final role was as Hamlet at the National Theatre.
He was less than three months away from death.
A friend of mine in the production counted it the most extraordinary performance he’d seen: a dying man playing the melancholy Prince, grappling with his own mortality.
January 6, 2026 at 11:06 AM
I agree. I would see another actor in the role.
December 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
I would prefer an actor like Jack Lowden, but I'll watch it the same.
December 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
I'm not convinced of the main casting, but of course I will watch it.
December 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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This is true. *Shudders at memory of Branagh movie version*. Though I have the fondest (if haziest) memory of my first with Ian Charleson, Michael Pennington & (yes) Richard Griffiths. Wish Bella Spewack & Cole Porter had transformed it, though - Don't Kiss Me, Ros...
April 16, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Plays for Britain
The Paradise Run, 1976
Ian Charleson played Henry

Images from IMDB - part 3
November 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Plays for Britain
The Paradise Run, 1976
Ian Charleson played Henry

Images from IMDB - part 2
November 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM