Charles Laughton was a consummate actor whether he was in a role or just being himself. This, unfortunately, very short series gave him the opportunity to present himself through readings of great literature. He stood on a stage at a lectern and read poems, speeches from plays and a page or two from a great book. Actually, though, he wasn't reading. He had memorized all the pieces he presented and pretended to read them. That way he could give drama and vitality to them without relying on the physical necessity of looking at the page. Even when he was being himself, he was an actor, as all good actor are.
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