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EPISODE · Sep 19, 2025 · 36 MIN

Bohemian Rhapsody's Gwilym Lee on being a ‘confused white guy’ in the NT

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Gwilym Lee is a proud Welshman and self-proclaimed ‘pretender’, best known for portraying Queen guitarist Brian May in Bohemian Rhapsody. The actor grew up in Birmingham and began his career on stage before staring in television dramas like The Great, Midsomer Murders and Top End Bub - alongside Aussie actor and co-writer Miranda Tapsell. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Gwilym shares what it was like filming in the Northern Territory and playing Ned, the ‘confused white guy’, while gaining insight into First Nations culture, community, and art. Weekend list with Helen Smith TO WATCH: Mr Fantasy music video TO EAT: Musashi protein bars TO EAT: Potato salad party TO READ: Zeteo news Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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