Interview: Actor and RADA President David Harewood
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08/25/24
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Today we speak to David Harewood, actor and the President of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
David has starred in shows like Homeland and Line of Duty and will soon be appearing in season two of Sherwood. In February 2024 he was appointed President of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art which he first attended as a student. Adam speaks to David about his role as president, what the recent riots tell us about race in the UK and which role he’d like to play next.
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