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William Shakespeare

Benedict Cumberbatch
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Favourite playwrights How do you compare Ibsen to Mamet? I suppose it has to be Shakespeare.
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Stanley Kubrick

Benedict Cumberbatch
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Favourite directors Stanley Kubrick, the reason would take 30,000 words – ie my dissertation.
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The Atlas Mountains

The Atlas Mountains extend some 2,500km across northwestern Africa, spanning Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, separating the Atlantic and Mediterranean coastline from the Sahara Desert.
Benedict Cumberbatch
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If that all gets too much, go to the Atlas Mountains for the most amazing views.
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Richmond Park

Richmond Park, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, was created by Charles I in the 17th century[2] as a deer park. The largest of London's Royal Parks, it is of national and international importance for wildlife conservation.
Benedict Cumberbatch
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What advice would you give a tourist? Visit all the tourist places out of hours, towards the end of the day; avoid the Tube at rush hour on a hot day; go off the beaten track and discover Hampstead Heath and Richmond Park. Try to see plays, not just musicals – and keep coming back.
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Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath (locally known simply as the Heath) is a large, ancient London heath, covering 320 hectares (790 acres).This grassy public space sits astride a sandy ridge, one of the highest points in London, running from Hampstead to Highgate, which rests on a band of London Clay.
Benedict Cumberbatch
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What advice would you give a tourist? Visit all the tourist places out of hours, towards the end of the day; avoid the Tube at rush hour on a hot day; go off the beaten track and discover Hampstead Heath
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GIACOBAZZI'S DELICATESSEN, London

Giacobazzi's Delicatessen, London
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Giacobazzi's Delicatessen, London
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Marylebone High Street

Marylebone High Street is a shopping street in London, running sub-parallel to Baker Street and terminating at its northern end at the junction with Marylebone Road.
Benedict Cumberbatch
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I also love Marylebone High Street for the Sunday market.
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Korčula

Korčula is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea. It has an area of 279 km2 (108 sq mi); 46.8 km (29.1 mi) long and on average 7.8 km (4.8 mi) wide — and lies just off the Dalmatian coast.
Benedict Cumberbatch
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We made a holiday of it and visited a beautiful little island called Korcula.
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Waterloo Bridge

Waterloo Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge crossing the River Thames in London, between Blackfriars Bridge and Hungerford Bridge & Golden Jubilee Bridges. Its name commemorates the victory of the British, Dutch and Prussians at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
Benedict Cumberbatch
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What's the most romantic place in London? The Tate Modern Restaurant overlooking St Paul's, or standing on Waterloo Bridge because you feel like you're part of one of the world's great cities.
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Greece

Greece is a country in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. Influential in ancient times, it's often called the cradle of Western civilization.
Benedict Cumberbatch
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I spent a lot of my childhood in Greece in a place I won’t talk about because it’s a bit of a sanctuary for me. I’m mad about the food, the culture and that life revolves around the family. It’s so child-friendly and very relaxing.
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Paris

Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine.
Benedict Cumberbatch
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I’m an art historian and the centre of Paris is like a museum in itself.
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Berlin

Berlin, Germany’s capital, dates to the 13th century. Reminders of the city's turbulent 20th-century history include its Holocaust memorial and the Berlin Wall's graffitied remains. Divided during the Cold War, its 18th-century Brandenburg Gate has become a symbol of reunification.
Benedict Cumberbatch
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Berlin It’s vibrant, it’s young and it’s innovative. It’s got a treasure trove of interesting architecture and with such a potent history.
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New Orleans

New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the "Big Easy," it's known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures.
Benedict Cumberbatch
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New Orleans I went there when we were filming 12 Years a Slave. It was so utterly intoxicating — the drinks, food, music, the soul of the place…
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New York City

New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that’s among the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers.
Benedict Cumberbatch
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I love New York. I don’t know many people who don’t. It’s such an inspiring, vibrant city. You feel like there’s a new world around every corner.
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London

London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times.
Benedict Cumberbatch
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Absolutely top of my list. I adore London. It’s one of the most exciting cities in the world. I couldn’t be more proud of our city.
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Essaouira

Essaouira is a port city and resort on Morocco’s Atlantic coast. Its medina (old town) is protected by 18th-century seafront ramparts called the Skala de la Kasbah, which were designed by European engineers. Old brass cannons line the walls, and there are ocean views.
Benedict Cumberbatch
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Essaouira is calmer and more contemplative, like Marrakech on valium.
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Marrakesh

Marrakesh, a former imperial city in western Morocco, is a major economic center and home to mosques, palaces and gardens. The medina is a densely packed, walled medieval city dating to the Berber Empire, with mazelike alleys where thriving souks (marketplaces) sell traditional textiles, pottery and jewelry.
Benedict Cumberbatch
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Marrakech is magnificent.
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VIET SOHO, London

VIET SOHO, London
Benedict Cumberbatch
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What is your favourite London discovery? Viet, the excellent noodle bar on Greek Street.
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Tate Modern Restaurant Level 9, London

Tate Modern Restaurant Level 9, London
Benedict Cumberbatch
Actor
What's the most romantic place in London? The Tate Modern Restaurant overlooking St Paul's.
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Modern British Restaurant | The Ivy West Street, London

Benedict Cumberbatch
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Favourite after-show haunts Osteria Emilia in Fleet Road, Hampstead, NW3 – an amazing north italian restaurant and local to me. Or The Ivy, but at the moment my bed.