In Autumn 2009 Sam Wanamaker's security files in Britain's National Archive were released. Tony Howard (Warwick University) discusses the story of paranoia and commitment told by these phonetaps, intercepted letters, and secret memos.
In 1958, Paul Robeson was to play Gower in Pericles. Chris Penney was anticipating his arrival. Waiting for Robeson is taken from her diary recording the announcement and her disappointment when the US government took away Robeson's passport.