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Beryl Reid

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Roll Out The Beryl!: The Authorised Biography Of Beryl Reid

Roll Out The Beryl!: The Authorised Biography Of Beryl Reid
By Kaye Crawford

With a career spanning over half a century, Beryl Reid was the original national treasure who brought to life such beloved comic characters as Monica and Marlene whilst also giving award winning performances in The Killing Of Sister George and Entertaining Mr Sloane.

Living a fairy-tale existence in the picturesque Honeypot Cottage on the banks of the Thames surrounded by an army of feline friends, Beryl Reid remains one of Britain's favourite eccentrics. But behind the smiles and the laughter, there was sacrifice and sadness which made her one of the most complex but also one of the best loved performers of her time.

With contributions from friends, family, co-stars and Beryl's very own personal archive, Roll Out The Beryl! tells the true story of Beryl's life beyond the footlights - the comedy and the tragedy.

First published: Monday 22nd August 2016

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