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The article discusses the life and work of British actor Alec Guinness. The article describes Guinness' acting in such works as the film "Star Wars" as the character Obi-Wan Kenobi, the television show "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" as the character George Smiley, and "Lawrence of Arabia" as the character Prince Feisal.

Explores the possible reasons for the failure of Edward Elgar's music to win an international audience. Information about his personality; Description of his music; Impact of Elgar's family background on his music.

The article presents a biography of the 20th-century British actor John Gielgud. Details are given charting Gielgud's life and career from his childhood in late-Victorian England, to his early years portraying Shakespearean stage roles with highly emotional interpretations, to his later acting in film until his death in 2000. Attentions is given to his life as a gay man, his skill as an actor, and his stage voice.

Focuses on 13-year-old Welsh soprano Charlotte Church as of June 21, 1999. Success of Church with her music recording `Voice of an Angel'; Reasons for her popularity in Great Britain; Possible difficulties in the United States; Scheduled performances.