Early life and education [ edit] Hugo Speer was born in Harrogate in the then West Riding of Yorkshire and educated at Harrogate Grammar School. But his cunning plans soon caught up with him and now he's paid the price with his life. CATELYN STARK: Why in the name of all the gods would you. Why that? After their steel factory shuts down, the gents found themselves unemployed - cue the film's hilarious job centre queue scene to the sounds of Donna Summer's Hot Stuff. A spokesperson for the actor said Speer denies the allegations and will challenge them.[15]. And as George R. R. Martin saidand I learned this the hard wayanyone who thinks that they know how his storys going to end, based on knowledge of the sources that hes using, will find themselves mistaken. Tyrion is such a great mixture of comedy and tragedy; of the lighthearted, the clown-ish moments, of the irreverence. Please dont. But would the monarchy have favoured this revelation? He made a return appearance in the 2020 episode 8.10 "The Tower of Lost Souls". Hugo Speer (The Interpreter) Ryan Gage (The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug) EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Jessica Pope (Sense and Sensibility) Adrian Hodges (Rome) S1S2S3 EPISODES (10) Friends and Enemies S1 : E1 | TV-14 | 62 min | Aired: 01.19.14 In a modern twist on the classic, three swashbuckling swordsmen fight to protect king and country. BOGAEV: Yeah, this is interesting, because you keep saying hereditary monarchy, andif I were English proper, I would understand at what point there was hereditary monarchy, versus elective monarchy. So maybe you could lay that out for us, because it is really interesting, as you point out and throughout your book, how George R. R. Martin hes following Shakespeares first tetralogy to a point, or using it as a source. The family drama about a 12-year-old boy was scripted by Vivienne Harvey. But then you get this overarching narrative that is a really simple knights-and-dragons narrative. There are always cultural implications. Jon searches for his companions, and captive Ygritte tells him life would be better with the wildlings. Hugo Speer, seen here with Mark Williams as Father Brown in the current series (Image credit: BBC Studios/Gary Moyes) In 2011 he played a repairman whose repairs "come to life" in the supernatural drama Haven, based on a Stephen King story. Jon Snow, the illegitimate son, was a Richard III type, who would win the crown (and our hearts, in a love-to-hate-him kind of way). He is an actor and director, known for The Full Monty (1997), The Interpreter (2005) and Nymphomaniac: Vol. If youre a fan of Shakespeare Unlimited, please leave us a positive review on Apple Podcasts. READ MORE: Ant and Dec divide fans with Saturday Night Takeaway guest announcement. And its certainly fair to call Game of Thrones a pop culture phenomenon for ours. Instead, we love our children so much because weve had to work so hard to raise them. The dragon queen's journey has been impressive, starting out as the timid daughter of Aerys Targaryen, the "Mad King" who was overthrown by Robert Baratheon. Masters of borrowing: Links between Shakespeare and Game of ThronesRead Kate Longs post about some of Game of Thrones most Shakespearean moments. And then, hes a survivor, so maybe that makes him not Shakespearean, because he makes it to the end of the play. I was going to say, you got a little shaky at the end there. All rights reserved. Gordon McKelvie: There have been plenty of unpopular queens with too much influence and power. Valerie Fazel and Louise Geddes talk about the Shakespeare user as different people who are using Shakespeare in different ways. Beverly Hills, CA. SANSA STARK: Arya, leave him alone! But then you also see it in life. He was a novelist before he was in TV, I mean, who knows what the TV writers knew about the first tetralogy? Here was a candidate with no royal lineage but made his desire to rule strongly known. Turns out, the correct answer appropriately enough for Game of Thrones was "neither." Both men perished. So were going to see, after Cersei, as a Margaret of Anjou, kills Eddard Stark, as a Richard Duke of York. She went on to become an assertive ruler with a formidable army and dragons. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. This week it was confirmed that stars including Robert Caryle and Hugo Speer are coming back together to film a their roles in a new eight-part series, which will follow Pam and Tommy onto on Disney+ as one of the more surprising additions to the streaming service. Succession is also determined by the sequence of royal family members. If we dont win this fight, then that is the fate of every person in the world. The film was a mega-success and earned four Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director, winning one for Best Original Score Musical or Comedy. A spokesperson for Speer told Deadline he denies all allegations and will be challenging them. Leonor Fernandez edits our transcripts. He is an actor and director, known for The Full Monty (1997), The Interpreter (2005) and Nymphomaniac: Vol. WILSON: Excellent choices, Barbara. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Talisa agrees to accompany Robb to the Crag for medical supplies. I can't think of any historical example where a king (with no children) dies and passes the crown to his mother. ROBB: Which of these lords do I trust more than you? Then you come around to this theory that its all planned. BOGAEV: Oh, you mean like a Hilary Mantel type kind of treatment? WILSON: And you get these fan communities that grew out of people whove just spent so much time working to understand whats happening in these really difficult texts. I was going to say Shakespeares spinning in his grave. And the similarities between that kind of heroic romance and what you see in fantasy literature, I think, kind of, recognition of those proto-fantasy elements in whats called the Tudor myth; the way that Shakespeare told this story, not as history, but as mythologized history of heroes and villains. But he did itat least at firstfor a completely different reason. The young actor who was shot to huge fame in The Full Monty, Will played Gaz's son Nathan, with his character going onto be the strippers' biggest cheerleader and a constant presence at rehearsals, as Gaz was desperate to spend any time he could with him. He is an actor and director, known for The Full Monty (1997), The Interpreter (2005) and Mam (2010). Her children came from an incestuous relationship with her brother Jamie (both their sons became young kings). Or they can act until a young king comes of age, as Cersei attempted to do. WILSON: So by structuring its plot on the Wars of the Roses, but then detaching that event from its historical moment, Game of Thrones helps us theorize what a War of Roses is: fractious squabbling that occurs among competing leaders within a group. A quarter of a century after the film's release, the cast of The Full Monty are reuniting for a new TV spin-off. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. First comes the play that we now call Part Two of Henry VI in 1590. Tell us more about that. 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Game of thrones valar morghulis all men must die stark lannister unisexe t 16A. Now a celebrated Northern leader, Jon Snow has come a long way from being outcast as Ned Stark's bastard child. You got off on a wrong foot then. Her desire for the Iron Throne is well known, but is the dragon queen entitled to it? In Daenerys's case, she has a legitimate ancestral claim. WILSON: Yeah, I mean, if you think about if you scale back and you look at Shakespeares works, he was obsessed with monarchy, and he was also obsessed with tragedy. But it very much follows the structure of War of the Roses. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. Good conquers evil. CATELYN: I mothered more than just rebels; a fact you seem to have forgotten. The big role that saw him watched by millions of people the world over was as Robert Baratheon in HBO hit series Game of Throne, for which he received a Screen Actors' Guild (SAG) award nomination for. He saw, underneath the sex and violence, an unmistakable parallel. We had technical help from Andrew Feliciano at Voice Trax West in Studio City California. WILSON: I didnt read the books. JON SNOW: I dont know how to ride a dragon. [3] Career [ edit] Acting [ edit] "Britannia: Season Two; British Historical Fantasy Series Renewed", "North Yorks actor, Hugo Speer, banned from roads for drink-driving", "Messiah series four press pack Hugo Speer", "Andy Gets a Kick out of Life; Acting Is Simply Child's Play for Andrew Scarborough after Renewing an Old Pals Act in Top BBC Drama Hearts and Bones", Hugo Speer sacked from Full Monty reboot over inappropriate conduct claims, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hugo_Speer&oldid=1125143203, Dave Williamson (1992) /Sean Tranter (1996), Chris Rawlings (1993) / Vic Needham (2009), Wall of Silence (1993), Deadlier Than The Male (2009), Inspector Valentine / Chief Inspector Valentine, This page was last edited on 2 December 2022, at 11:55. BOGAEV: Hmm. Hes a Horatio. Our producer has tried his best to make sure that this conversation is relevant to everyone, whether youve watched Game of Thrones or not. Oher films the Yorkshire actor has appeared in include Shakespeare in Love and The Patriot. Hes a character that the audiences find sympathetic and that we cheer for, like Richard III. And most people chose the one that they built. Kill all of them, I command it! BOGAEV: Its interesting about the Richard III parallels, because you said one of the biggest things that Shakespeares tetralogy and Game of Thrones have in common are that theyre both exploring what happens to a country that ruled by, as you put it, A petulant, entitled, impulsive, and weak leader. At the beginning of your book, you give us capsule description of the rulers of England, starting in 1066. 2023 BBC. BOGAEV: Well, that sounds when you put it like that, I mean, I got completely lost in the genealogy, and it sounds like a mess. WILSON: So you see these kind of layers of conflict that happen in both Shakespeares history plays and in Game of Thrones. Cersei tells Sansa it will be impossible to love Joffrey, and to find comfort in their children instead. Another Full Monty star to go onto the cobbles of Coronation Street, Steve played Eddie Windass for three years. The Thyestean Feast in Titus Andronicus is clearly echoed with the Frey pies. You know, you see it on sports teams. I think an argument can be made that one of the thesis statements of Shakespeares career is that hereditary monarchy is doomed to failure. He appears as John Foster in the penultimate and final episodes of the fourth series of Skins. That division allows the French forces to overtake the English forces. Game of Thrones was inspired by the Wars of the Roses, a civil war that wreaked great havoc in England. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. Hugo Speer, star of Disney+s upcomingFull Monty reboot, has been removed from the show by the streamer after allegations of inappropriate conduct.. But is he entitled to? The Full Monty became an instant classic when it was released in 1997, following the story of some Sheffield steelworkers who became unlikely strippers after seeing their wives fawning over a strip troupe that come to town. Like any monarch, Daenerys isn't short of titles. DAENERYS TARGARYEN: [in Dothraki] Will you break the wheel with me? Maybe this is speculation, but why was that particularly resonant: that period of history, or Shakespeares treatment of that period of history? In 2009, Speer was involved in a car accident that saw him crash his BMW into a traffic island while driving after drinking over the legal limit. A A. 4 Aug 2020. HBO. BOGAEV: And you can never really remove money from any of these conversations. You start to see that this is not just chaos, but theres a really standard narrative governing all of this chaos in Game of Thrones. ARYA STARK: She doesnt like your queen, does she? Pop star Ed Sheeran's appearance on the season seven premiere was quite obvious (though the song he sang did have a hidden meaning), but the other musical cameos might have gone . So you have the writers and the studios hand at work and the TV shows, and its just, like, even more onion skin layers of Shakespearean influence, isnt it? Could Robert's last surviving son give others on our list a good fight? David Benioff, hes no slouch as a writer either. The fascinating thing about Shakespeare is that he never lets those stories remain restricted to the character. Other than The Full Monty, the 53-year-old actor has featured inBritannia, Marcellaand The Musketeers. WILSON: Right. [CLIP from Game of Thrones, Season 7, Episode 7.]. A A. asettaa uudelleen. But the way you describe it, its apparently monumental and incredibly entertaining. Vowing to find them, Jorah confronts Quaithe, who asks if he will betray her again, revealing him to be a spy for the crown, to which he swears to never do again. This means a Targaryen restoration was an option, though not necessarily a popular one. Read about our approach to external linking. Hugo Speer was born in 1969 in Harrogate, Yorkshire, England. Some royal bastards ended up in positions of wealth and influence. Her late husband Robert Baratheon led a bloody rebellion and overthrew the ruling Targaryen dynasty. Other TV credits including another ITV show, supernatural series Afterlife, Scott and Bailey and Doctor Who, which saw her work Bob and Rose creator Russell T.Davies again and in Channel 4's Before We Die last year. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered . Speer also provides narration for ITV series, Cops with Cameras, Channel 5's The Bachelor, Channel 4 series 999: What's Your Emergency? WILSON: What I think happened, if we think about Shakespeare looking at the Wars of the Roses; when Shakespeare looks at the Wars of the Roses, its just chaotic history, but he finds generic form. Hugo Speer Birth Place: Harrogate, Yorkshire, England Profession Actor Narrator 1 Credit 999: What's Your Emergency? And so much of the conflict that arises in Shakespeares first tetralogy is by people looking at Henry VI and saying, I could run the country so much better than this guy, and, Lets see what happens if I try to make that real.. Luwin cries out in horror for Bran and Rickon, while Theon struggles to hide his remorse. "The Full Monty" cast: Hugo Speer, Mark Addy, Steve Huison, Paul Barber & Tom Wilkinson at the Golden Globe Awards held at the. I (2013). As fans get excited about the new TV spin-off, we look at what happened to The Full Monty cast. When you have a weak, ineffectual ruler, then it creates this counselor infighting and these fractious bands, and we see what happens when scepters are in childrens hands. We've compiled a list of contenders for the coveted Iron Throne (the seat of the kingdom's monarchy) and enlisted royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams and medieval academics professor Sarah Peverley and Dr Gordon McKelvie to weigh in on each candidate's chances. Theres this amazing quote, and I think its the First Part of Henry VI, where the Duke of Exeter saysI wont get this exactly rightbut he says, This jarring discord of nobility, this shouldering of each other in court, this factious banding about of favorites, tis much when scepters are in childrens hands.. Im Michael Witmore, the Folgers director. Peter Dinklage said to The New York Times that fans should "move on" after the "GOT" finale. He was interviewed by Barbara Bogaev. Dr. Jeffrey R. Wilson is a faculty member in the Writing Program at Harvard University, where he teaches the Why Shakespeare? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. So where the Elizabethan theatrical scene sort of identifies and nurtures individual talent; with Game of Thrones, we see a corporate entity literally taking the narrative away from the author and finishing it not with his direct involvement, for the sake of making more money. Following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct, actor Hugo Speer has been removed from the upcoming The Full Monty sequel series over at Disney+. When they feel the jaws beginning to shut, theyll sue for peace. Richard Fitzwilliams: Compared to others on this list, Gendry won't stand a great chance. Which came first? You then also get the politically weak ruler, who simply doesnt know how to exercise power in a productive and healthy way. Themes are for eighth grade book reports. And when we return to the literature, I think just the immense amount of labor that is required to understand what is going on here and to enjoy these texts spills over into just the intense passion that fans of Shakespeare, fans of Martin, show for these texts. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. | TheDisInsider.com is an unofficial fan site and not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company. Margaret was also ruthless and highly influential. Like co-star Robert, Mark hasn't been short of work since the credits rolled on The Full Monty. BOGAEV: And youre saying the Tudor myth is what Shakespeare explored. A well known star prior to appearing in The Full Monty as steel work boss Gerald, Tom, now 74, earned himself an Oscar nomination for his performance in In The Bedroom. WILSON: But you have artists who are using Shakespeare for inspiration or to launch their narratives. 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