Tom Courtenay: Acting Adventures and Running Shoes

Julian Schlossberg interviews acclaimed British actor Sir Tom Courtenay. Tom reflects on his working-class upbringing in Hull, his mother's influence, and his book Dear Tom. He discusses his breakthrough in The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner, his role in Doctor Zhivago, and his decade-long return to theater. Tom shares memorable anecdotes about working with David Lean, Omar Sharif, Albert Finney, and Peter O'Toole, while highlighting career milestones including The Dresser, 45 Years, and his recent film Queen at Sea.