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Article: Television Preview BILLY SLOAN LOOKS AHEAD TO THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS ON THE BOX; Richard the thirst Burton's wife Sally recalls life with the hellraiser.(Features)
- Article from:
- Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland)
- Article date:
- July 8, 2001
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Byline: Billy Sloan
HE was the son of a Welsh miner who went on to become one of the biggest stars in showbusiness.
But will Richard Burton be remembered more as a hard-drinking womaniser who lived a jet-set lifestyle?
Or as a powerhouse actor - hailed as the natural heir to British theatrical legend Laurence Olivier?
Throughout his career, Burton's immense standing in movies and the theatre was frequently overshadowed by his headline-hitting showbiz antics.
Now, almost 17 years after his death, many fans still regard him as a ...