Auriens is proud to present Series Four, Episode Nine of ‘The Third Act’ hosted by Catherine Fairweather, in conversation with celebrated actress Harriet Walter.

With a career spanning stage, screen, and television, Harriet has brought Shakespearean heroines and modern characters alike to life, earning acclaim for her fearless performances and lifelong commitment to storytelling.

In this episode, Harriet reflects on decades of acting and the enduring power of theatre, exploring themes of forgiveness, loving later in life, health, daily rituals, and the mortality of assisted dying, where Harriet explains:

“You can’t process death. It’s impossible to imagine or process… We’re sentient beings, we cannot conceive of not being.”