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This half hour PERSPECTIVES proves to be a breezy series of chats about the studious, exceedingly well prepared Peter Cushing, from a handful of costars and varied filmmakers who thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to watch a master craftsman plying his trade for the benefit of his audience: "we are pleased to serve and serve to please." Derek Fowlds discusses his six weeks of filming "Frankenstein Created Woman," Madeline Smith shares her story on "Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell," Judy Matheson tells of the actor's transformation before the camera from avuncular friend to terrifying fiend on "Twins of Evil." Occasionally there are snatches of dialogue from the man himself, recorded in May 1986 to publicize his final feature "Biggles," the highlight being how he came to star in 1957's "The Curse of Frankenstein," knowing of Hammer's interest in him as a hugely popular television actor who just might bring audiences back into the cinema, and ringing his agent to offer his services on their new version of Mary Shelley's 19th century classic. From his meticulous way of handling props without missing a beat, to his gentle, supportive nature toward his fellow performers, the legend of Peter Cushing continues to delight and fascinate viewers of all ages today, we are all the sadder to never see his like on the screen again.