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65-477: The centre is inspired by the work of filmmaker, actor and patron of the arts Richard Attenborough . It was opened in 1997 by Diana, Princess of Wales , after six years of funding efforts from Attenborough, just three months before her death. With an increase in attendances and a greater demand for a gallery space in Leicester, in 2012 plans were announced for a new 300 square meters of exhibition space to be built on

130-489: A 30-minute stage show with scenes from The Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring The Rockettes as well as a performance from Kenny G . At the box office, the film opened at #8 with $ 2,753,208 and eventually finished with $ 17,320,136 in North America and $ 46,264,384 worldwide. On Rotten Tomatoes , the film has a score of 60% based on reviews from 35 critics, with an average rating of 6.2/10. TV Guide called

195-422: A contract with Disney wasn't able to accept. The New York City based Macy's department store declined any involvement with this remake, saying "we feel the original stands on its own and could not be improved upon", despite the fact Macy's allowed their name to be used in prior remakes in 1955 , 1959 , and 1973 This lead to the production creating the fictitious "Cole's" as its replacement which despite

260-471: A court hearing where Kris can make his case. Dorey convinces the chairman of Cole's to show solidarity with Kris, drumming up support from the public. At the court hearing, prosecutor Ed Collins makes the case that Kris is mentally unfit for society, allowing him to state to the court that he is the real Santa Claus. That evening, Judge Henry Harper privately confides to Bryan that despite Kris's genuine goodwill, he feels constrained to declare him insane, unless

325-617: A dad, a house pictured in the Cole's Christmas catalogue, and a baby brother. Kris asks if she would begin to believe in Santa if she got all those things, and Susan agrees that she would. Landberg and Duff realize that Kris believes himself to be Santa Claus and leads a plot to destroy his credibility. Duff and his fellow executives pay Falacchi to antagonize Kris in the street and feign an injury when Kris raises his walking stick, leading to Kris's arrest. Bryan provides Kris with legal support and arranges for

390-473: A director of the club from 1969 to 1982 and between 1993 and 2008 held the honorary position of Life Vice President. On 30 November 2008 he was honoured with the title of Life President at the club's stadium, Stamford Bridge . He was also head of the consortium Dragon International Film Studios , which was constructing a film and television studio complex in Llanilid , Wales, nicknamed "Valleywood". In March 2008,

455-436: A hostile takeover bid by Victor Landberg, enrages executives at rival firm Shopper's Express, who are led by Jack Duff. Dorey has persuaded her six-year-old daughter, Susan, that Santa Claus does not exist, and is concerned by Kris's influence on her. Dorey's neighbor, attorney Bryan Bedford, does his best to convince Susan to believe. While being babysat one night by Kris, Susan shares with him her Christmas wish: she would like

520-477: A kiss. Various newscasters portrayed by Rosanna Scotto , Joe Moskowitz, Lester Holt , Susie Park, and Janet Kauss In November 1993, it was announced John Hughes would be writing and producing a remake of Miracle on 34th Street for 20th Century Studios for release during the 1994 Holiday season. Later that month, Les Mayfield was hired to direct the film. Fox had previously sought out Mayfield to direct John Hughes' produced Baby's Day Out , but due to

585-570: A miracle happens. The next morning, just before he can announce his ruling, Susan approaches the judge with a Christmas card containing a $ 1 bill. On the back, the words In God We Trust are circled. The judge realizes that if the US Department of Treasury can put its official faith in God on US currency with no required standard of evidence, then the people of New York can place their faith in Santa Claus in

650-632: A role that he had previously played to great acclaim at the Garrick Theatre in 1943. He played the lead at age 22 as an RAF cadet pilot in Journey Together (1945), in which top-billed Edward G. Robinson played his instructor. In 1949, exhibitors voted him the sixth most popular British actor at the box office. Early in his stage career, Attenborough starred in the West End production of Agatha Christie 's The Mousetrap , which went on to become

715-664: A wrong turn in life. Attenborough's film career had begun in 1942, however, in an uncredited role as a sailor deserting his post under fire in the Noël Coward / David Lean production In Which We Serve (his name and character were omitted from the original release-print credits), a role that helped type-cast him for many years as a spiv in films like London Belongs to Me (1948), Morning Departure (1950) and his breakthrough role as Pinkie Brown in John Boulting 's film adaptation of Graham Greene 's novel Brighton Rock (1947),

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780-577: A £1.5 million capital project. The main Hall has a built-in light rigs, induction loop, and movable raised seating. The versatile nature of the space has allowed it to host a range of activities including theatre, music, dance, spoken word and comedy. 52°37′28″N 1°07′32″W  /  52.6245°N 1.1256°W  / 52.6245; -1.1256 Richard Attenborough Richard Samuel Attenborough, Baron Attenborough , ( / ˈ æ t ən b ər ə / ; 29 August 1923 – 24 August 2014)

845-707: Is a theatre director formerly the Deputy Artistic Director of the RSC and artistic director of the Almeida Theatre in London and has been married to actress Karen Lewis since 1984; they have two sons, Tom and Will . Charlotte, an actress, married Graham Sinclair in 1993 and has two children. At the 1983 United Kingdom general election Attenborough supported the Social Democratic Party . He publicly endorsed

910-609: The 1967 Birthday Honours , Attenborough was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). He was made a Knight Bachelor in the 1976 New Year Honours , having the honour conferred on 10 February 1976. Attenborough was the subject of This Is Your Life in December 1962 when he was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at the Savoy Hotel , during a dinner held to commemorate

975-548: The 34th greatest British film of the 20th century . Attenborough also won four BAFTA Awards , four Golden Globe Awards , and the 1983 BAFTA Fellowship for lifetime achievement. Attenborough was born on 29 August 1923 in Cambridge , the eldest of three sons of Mary Attenborough (née Clegg), a founding member of the Marriage Guidance Council , and Frederick Levi Attenborough , a scholar and academic administrator who

1040-599: The BBC Light Programme introducing records. Attenborough worked prolifically in British films for the next 30 years, including in the 1950s, appearing in several successful comedies for John and Roy Boulting , such as Private's Progress (1956) and I'm All Right Jack (1959). In 1963, he appeared alongside Steve McQueen and James Garner in The Great Escape as RAF Squadron Leader Roger Bartlett ("Big X"),

1105-455: The COVID-19 pandemic and many of the creative courses, performances and events were cancelled. Despite the pandemic, many of courses were able to continue, notably their student-orientated Wildcard Wednesday and History of Art classes. For the international students who were unable to go back to their home countries during the pandemic, the weekly art boxes were received well and were "a relief from

1170-694: The Labour Party in the 2005 general election , despite his opposition to the Iraq War . Attenborough collected Picasso ceramics from the 1950s. More than 100 items went on display at the New Walk Museum and Art Gallery in Leicester in 2007, in an exhibition dedicated to family members lost in the tsunami. In 2008, he published an informal autobiography entitled Entirely Up to You, Darling in association with his colleague Diana Hawkins. In August 2008, Attenborough entered hospital with heart problems and

1235-617: The Order of Arts and Letters and the Order of the Companions of O.R. Tambo by the South African government 'for his contribution to the struggle against apartheid'. In 1992, the Hamburg -based Alfred Toepfer Foundation awarded Attenborough its annual Shakespeare Prize in recognition of his life's work. The following year he was appointed a Fellow of King's College London . On 30 July 1993, he

1300-642: The West End stage , originating the role of Detective Sergeant Trotter in Agatha Christie 's The Mousetrap which has since become the world's longest-running play. For his directorial debut, 1969's Oh! What a Lovely War , Attenborough was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Direction , and he was nominated for his films Young Winston , A Bridge Too Far , and Cry Freedom . He won two Academy Awards for Gandhi in 1983: Best Picture and Best Director . The British Film Institute ranked Gandhi

1365-650: The 10th anniversary of the Agatha Christie play The Mousetrap , in which he had been an original cast member. In 1983, Attenborough was awarded the Padma Bhushan , India's third highest civilian award, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Nonviolence Peace Prize by the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change . He was also awarded France's most distinguished awards, the Legion of Honour and

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1430-482: The 1940s, he was asked to 'improve his physical condition' for his role as Pinkie in Brighton Rock . He trained with Chelsea Football Club for a fortnight, subsequently becoming good friends with those at the club. He went on to become a director during the 1970s, helping to prevent the club losing its home ground by holding onto his club shares and donating them, worth over £950,000, to Chelsea. In 2008, Attenborough

1495-510: The English ambassador who announces that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead at the end of Kenneth Branagh 's Hamlet (1996). In the late 1950s, Attenborough formed a production company, Beaver Films, with Bryan Forbes and began to build a profile as a producer on projects including The League of Gentlemen (1959), The Angry Silence (1960) and Whistle Down the Wind (1961), appearing in

1560-674: The Indian director Satyajit Ray 's period piece The Chess Players . He took no acting roles following his appearance in Otto Preminger 's version of The Human Factor (1979) until his appearance as John Hammond in Steven Spielberg 's Jurassic Park (1993) and the film's sequel, The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997). He starred in the remake of Miracle on 34th Street (1994) as Kris Kringle . Later he made occasional appearances in supporting roles, including as Sir William Cecil in

1625-571: The Labour Party, but declined it as he felt unable to commit himself to the time necessary "to do what was required of him in the Upper Chamber, as he always put film-making first". On 13 July 2006, Attenborough, along with his brother David , were awarded the titles of Distinguished Honorary Fellows of the University of Leicester "in recognition of a record of continuing distinguished service to

1690-537: The Leicester University campus in 1997, specifically designed to provide access for the disabled, in particular as practitioners. He was elected to the post of Chancellor of the University of Sussex on 20 March 1998, replacing The Duke of Richmond and Gordon . He stood down as Chancellor of the university following graduation in July 2008. A lifelong supporter of Chelsea Football Club , Attenborough served as

1755-506: The Phoenix . In 1967 and 1968, he won back-to-back Golden Globe Awards in the category of Best Supporting Actor , the first time for The Sand Pebbles , again co-starring Steve McQueen, and the second time for Doctor Dolittle starring Rex Harrison . His portrayal of the serial killer John Christie in 10 Rillington Place (1971) garnered excellent reviews. In 1977, he played the ruthless General Outram , again to great acclaim, in

1820-649: The Ring , a love story set in Belfast during the Second World War, and starring Shirley MacLaine , Christopher Plummer and Pete Postlethwaite . Despite maintaining an acting career alongside his directorial roles, Attenborough never directed himself (save for an uncredited cameo appearance in A Bridge Too Far ). After 33 years of dedicated service as President of the Muscular Dystrophy campaign, Attenborough became

1885-598: The Scottish Isle of Bute for £1.48 million. In May 2011, David Attenborough said his brother had been confined to a wheelchair since his stroke in 2008, but was still capable of holding a conversation. He added that "he won't be making any more films." In June 2012, shortly before her 90th birthday, Sheila Sim entered the professional actors' retirement home Denville Hall , in Northwood , London, for which she and Attenborough had helped raise funds. In October 2012, it

1950-536: The cast of the first two films. His performance in The Angry Silence earned him his first nomination for a BAFTA. Séance on a Wet Afternoon won him his first BAFTA award. His feature film directorial debut was the all-star screen version of the hit musical Oh! What a Lovely War (1969), after which his acting appearances became sporadic as he concentrated more on directing and producing. He later directed two epic period films: Young Winston (1972), based on

2015-422: The catalogue house and find that Kris - who has now departed 'overseas' - has arranged for them to purchase it, which they can now afford due to the size of Dorey's Christmas bonus. With two of Susan's wishes fulfilled, Dorey asks her what the third one was, and she triumphantly announces that it was a baby brother. Dorey and Bryan both look at each other, shocked, before glancing down at Dorey's stomach and sharing

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2080-624: The charity's Honorary Life President in 2004. In 2012, the charity, which leads the fight against muscle-wasting conditions in the UK, established the Richard Attenborough Fellowship Fund to honour his lifelong commitment to the charity, and to ensure the future of clinical research and training at leading UK neuromuscular centres. Attenborough was also the patron of the United World Colleges movement, whereby he contributed to

2145-662: The colleges that are part of the organisation. He was a frequent visitor to the Waterford Kamhlaba United World College of Southern Africa (UWCSA). With his wife, they founded the Richard and Sheila Attenborough Visual Arts Centre. He founded the Jane Holland Creative Centre for Learning at Waterford Kamhlaba in Swaziland in memory of his daughter who died in the tsunami on 26 December 2004 . He

2210-478: The command of Flight Lieutenant John Boulting (whose brother Peter Cotes later directed Attenborough in the play The Mousetrap ) where he appeared with Edward G. Robinson in the propaganda film Journey Together (1945). He then volunteered to fly with the Film Unit and after further training, where he sustained permanent ear damage, qualified as a sergeant, flying on several operations over Europe filming from

2275-486: The early life of Winston Churchill , and A Bridge Too Far (1977), an all-star account of Second World War Operation Market Garden . He won the 1982 Academy Award for Best Director for his historical epic Gandhi , and as the film's producer, the Academy Award for Best Picture ; the same film garnered two Golden Globes , this time for Best Director and Best Foreign Film , in 1983. He had been attempting to get

2340-541: The east side of the building. On 17 November 2015, Sir Peter Bazalgette, Sir David Attenborough and Michael Attenborough CBE opened the Attenborough Arts Centre's new £1.5 million art gallery, one of the largest contemporary art galleries in the region. The building was funded by over 1,000 public donations, Arts Council England and the University of Leicester. In March 2020 the building was forced to closed during

2405-636: The family after the war when it was discovered that their parents had been killed. The sisters moved to the United States in the 1950s and lived with an uncle, where they married and took American citizenship; Irene died in 1992 and Helga in 2005. During the Second World War , Attenborough served in the Royal Air Force . After initial pilot training, he was seconded to the newly formed Royal Air Force Film Production Unit at Pinewood Studios , under

2470-470: The film "curiously depressing", while Desson Howe of The Washington Post said, in contrast to the 1947 version, "[it] will not be found on television (or its computer equivalent) half a century from now." Its supporters included Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert , who gave the film "two thumbs up" on their show . Michael Medved of Sneak Previews said "This is the new holiday classic America has been waiting for." Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave

2535-569: The head of the escape committee, based on the real-life exploits of Roger Bushell . It was his first appearance in a major Hollywood film blockbuster and his most successful film thus far. During the 1960s, he expanded his range of character roles in films such as Séance on a Wet Afternoon (1964) and Guns at Batasi (1964), for which he won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Regimental Sergeant Major Lauderdale. In 1965 he played Lew Moran opposite James Stewart in The Flight of

2600-566: The historical drama Elizabeth (1998), Jacob in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and as "The Narrator" in the film adaptation of Spike Milligan 's comedy book Puckoon (2002). He played the 'Old Gentleman' in the rear carriage of the train in the TV movie "The Railway Children" made in 2000. He made his only appearance in a film adaptation of Shakespeare when he played

2665-473: The man introduces himself as Kris Kringle. Kris does so well during the parade that he is immediately hired by Cole's, despite his apparent belief that he is the real Santa Claus. Kris is lauded by the children and parents who come to visit him, and his unusual proclivity to direct shoppers to other stores where toys can be bought more cheaply is turned into a successful marketing campaign for Cole's. The sudden turnaround of Cole's, which had only recently survived

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2730-762: The money that had been raised was refunded. Attenborough's father was the principal of University College, Leicester , now the city's university. This resulted in a long association with the university, with Attenborough becoming a patron. The university's Embrace Arts at the RA centre, which opened in 1997 is named in his honour. He had two younger brothers: naturalist and broadcaster David and motor trade executive John . Attenborough married actress Sheila Sim in Kensington on 22 January 1945. From 1949 until October 2012, they lived in Old Friars on Richmond Green in London. In

2795-473: The name change was analogous to Macy's including filming the Cole's parade at 77th Street and Central Park West which is the starting point for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and 34th Street only has one major department store, Macy's. Gimbels had ceased operations in 1987; hence it was replaced by the fictional "Shopper's Express". The film had its premiere at Radio City Music Hall on November 15, 1994 with

2860-484: The original 1947 film . Like the original, this film was released by 20th Century Fox . Prior to the Thanksgiving parade, Cole's Department Store's special events director Dorey Walker fires Tony Falacchi, an employee working as the store's Santa Claus when the latter becomes intoxicated . Immediately trying to find a replacement, she spots an elderly man who had been berating Falacchi and begs him to take over;

2925-421: The project made for 18 years. He directed the screen version of the musical A Chorus Line (1985) and the anti-apartheid drama Cry Freedom (1987). He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Director for both films. The success of the latter film prompted Attenborough to sign a contract with Universal Pictures to produce and direct films over the next five years, set to produce three films for

2990-535: The project was placed into administration with debts of £15 million and was considered for sale of the assets in 2011. A mooted long-term lease to Fox 21 fell through in 2015, though the facilities continue to be used for filmmaking. He had a lifelong ambition to make a film about his hero the political theorist and revolutionary Thomas Paine , whom he called "one of the finest men that ever lived". He said in an interview in 2006 that "I could understand him. He wrote in simple English. I found all his aspirations –

3055-528: The rear gunner's position to record the outcome of RAF Bomber Command sorties . Attenborough's acting career started on stage and he appeared in shows at Leicester's Little Theatre , Dover Street, prior to his going to RADA , where he remained Patron until his death. Attenborough's first major credited role was provided in Brian Desmond Hurst 's The Hundred Pound Window (1944) playing Tommy Draper who helps rescue his accountant father who has taken

3120-586: The rear gunner's position. He was the older brother of broadcaster Sir David Attenborough and motor executive John Attenborough . He was married to actress Sheila Sim from 1945 until his death. As an actor, Attenborough is best remembered for his film roles in Brighton Rock (1948), I'm All Right Jack (1959), The Great Escape (1963), The Sand Pebbles (1966), Doctor Dolittle (1967), 10 Rillington Place (1971), Jurassic Park (1993), and Miracle on 34th Street (1994). In 1952, he appeared on

3185-501: The rights of women, the health service, universal education... Everything you can think of that we want is in Rights of Man or The Age of Reason or Common Sense ." He could not secure the funding to do so. The website "A Gift for Dickie" was launched by two filmmakers from Luton in June 2008 with the aim of raising £40m in 400 days to help him make the film, but the target was not met and

3250-447: The role in April 2022. Attenborough Arts Centre hosts a gallery space, creative learning courses and a programme of in-house performances. The programme offers performance, courses and workshops, contemporary art exhibitions, and activities for children and families. The centre's gallery shows contemporary art. Opened in 2015, this extension doubled the size of the existing building as part of

3315-614: The same nursing home in London to be with his wife, as confirmed by their son Michael. Attenborough died at Denville Hall, on 24 August 2014. He requested that his ashes be interred in a vault at St Mary Magdalene church in Richmond beside those of his daughter, Jane, and his granddaughter, Lucy, both of whom had died in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami . He was survived by Sheila, his wife of 69 years, their oldest and youngest children, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and his younger brother David . Sheila died on 19 January 2016. In

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3380-568: The same way. Judge Harper dismisses the case, declaring that Santa is real, existing in the person of Kris Kringle. Following the court case, Dorey and Bryan are maneuvered by Kris into realizing their true feelings for each other, and are married in a small ceremony after the Christmas Eve Midnight Mass . On Christmas morning, Susan wakes to the news of the marriage and is elated to find that she has received one part of her Christmas wish. Together, Susan, Dorey, and Bryan drive out to

3445-665: The stresses of [the pandemic]." The Attenborough Arts Centre was one of 1,385 cultural and creative organisations across the country to receive emergency financial support from Department of Media Culture and Sport . This was announced as part of the very first round of the Culture Recovery Fund grants programme being administered by Arts Council England. In March 2021 they announced they had received further support as part of phase two. In April 2022 Michaela Butter MBE retired as Director of Attenborough Arts Centre, having served 12 years in post. Her successor, Andrew Fletcher, took up

3510-666: The studio, and timetable calls would be set up by January and the first production was slated for release by 1989. His later films as director and producer include Chaplin (1992) starring Robert Downey Jr. , as Charlie Chaplin and Shadowlands (1993), based on the relationship between C. S. Lewis and Joy Gresham ( C. S. Lewis was portrayed by Anthony Hopkins , who had appeared in four previous films for Attenborough: Young Winston , A Bridge Too Far , Magic and Chaplin ). Between 2006 and 2007, he spent time in Belfast , working on his last film as director and producer, Closing

3575-409: The university". Miracle on 34th Street (1994 film) Miracle on 34th Street is a 1994 American Christmas fantasy comedy-drama film directed by Les Mayfield and produced and co-written by John Hughes . The film stars Richard Attenborough , Elizabeth Perkins , Dylan McDermott , J. T. Walsh , James Remar , Mara Wilson , and Robert Prosky . It is the first theatrical remake of

3640-475: The world's longest running stage production. Both he and his wife were among the original cast members of the production, which opened in 1952 at the Ambassadors Theatre , moving to St Martin's Theatre in 1974; the production ran continuously for nearly seven decades, until it was shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The Attenboroughs took a 10 per cent profit-participation in the production, which

3705-645: Was a fellow at Emmanuel College, Cambridge , and wrote a standard text on Anglo-Saxon law . Attenborough was educated at Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys in Leicester and studied at RADA . In September 1939, while Frederick Attenborough was Principal of University College, Leicester (1932–1951), the Attenboroughs took in two German Jewish refugee girls, Helga and Irene Bejach (aged 9 and 11 respectively), who lived with them in College House and were adopted by

3770-550: Was a longtime advocate of education that does not judge upon colour, race, creed or religion. His attachment to Waterford was his passion for non-racial education, which were the grounds on which Waterford Kamhlaba was founded. Waterford was one of his inspirations for directing the film Cry Freedom , based on the life of Steve Biko . Attenborough served as Chair of the British Film Institute between 1981 and 1992. He founded The Richard Attenborough Arts Centre on

3835-581: Was an English actor, film director, and producer. Attenborough was the president of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), as well as life president of the Premier League club Chelsea . He joined the Royal Air Force during World War II and served in the film unit , going on several bombing raids over Europe and filming the action from

3900-453: Was announced that Attenborough was putting the family home, Old Friars, with its attached offices, Beaver Lodge, which came complete with a sound-proofed cinema in the garden, on the market for £11.5 million. His brother David stated: "He and his wife both loved the house, but they now need full-time care. It simply isn't practical to keep the house on any more." In December 2012, in light of his deteriorating health, Attenborough moved into

3965-401: Was appointed Life President of Chelsea Football Club . On 26 December 2004, the couple's elder daughter, Jane Holland (30 September 1955 – 26 December 2004), along with her mother-in-law, Audrey Holland, and Attenborough's 15-year-old granddaughter, Lucy, were killed when a tsunami caused by the Indian Ocean earthquake struck Khao Lak , Thailand, where they were on holiday. A service

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4030-425: Was created a life peer as Baron Attenborough , of Richmond upon Thames in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames . Although the appointment by John Major was 'non-political' (it was granted for services to the cinema) and he could have been a crossbencher , Attenborough chose to take the Labour whip and so sat on the Labour benches. In 1992, he had been offered a peerage by Neil Kinnock , then leader of

4095-471: Was fitted with a pacemaker . In December 2008, he suffered a fall at his home after a stroke and was admitted to St George's Hospital , Tooting , South West London. In November 2009, Attenborough, in what he called a "house clearance" sale, sold part of his extensive art collection, which included works by L. S. Lowry , C. R. W. Nevinson and Graham Sutherland , generating £4.6 million at Sotheby's . In January 2011, he sold his Rhubodach estate on

4160-561: Was held on 8 March 2005 and Attenborough read a lesson at the national memorial service on 11 May 2005. His grandson Samuel Holland, who survived the tsunami uninjured, and granddaughter Alice Holland, who suffered severe leg injuries, also read in the service. A commemorative plaque was placed in the floor of St Mary Magdalene's parish church in Richmond . Attenborough later described the Boxing Day of 2004 as "the worst day of my life". Attenborough had two other children, Michael (born 13 February 1950) and Charlotte (born 29 June 1959). Michael

4225-415: Was paid for out of their combined weekly salary; Attenborough later wrote in his autobiography, "It proved to be the wisest business decision I've ever made... but foolishly I sold some of my share to open a short-lived Mayfair restaurant called 'The Little Elephant' and later still, disposed of the remainder in order to keep Gandhi afloat." At the beginning of the 1950s Attenborough featured on radio on

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