Remembering George Hall: A Centenarian’s Legacy in British Theatre

Latest TV’s Sam Walcott sits down with director Matt Ryan to celebrate the extraordinary life of George Hall, the legendary acting teacher and Director of the Acting Course at the Central School of Speech and Drama, who passed away in February 2026 at the age of 101. A resident of Brighton, George’s career spanned over 75 years, training icons such as Sir Tony Robinson, Christopher Eccleston, and Lindsay Duncan. Matt reflects on George’s tireless “zest for life,” noting that he was still teaching musical theater via Zoom just a week before his passing and had recently become the UK’s “oldest podcaster” with his series George Hall at 100.