Barbara Windsor's Funny Girls
- Radio documentary
- BBC Radio 2
- 2011
- 6 episodes (2 series)
Barbara Windsor profiles some of the greatest female names in comedy history. Features Barbara Windsor.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 3 - Beryl Reid
Barbara Windsor celebrates the colourful life of Beryl Reid OBE, a uniquely gifted comedienne, powerful dramatic actress and bon viveur - a national treasure whose career spanned 60 years.
Further details
Beryl appeared in radio, theatre and television productions including Twelfth Night, The Merry Wives Of Windsor and The Rivals. She also starred in musicals and her own TV series, and made numerous appearances on chat shows and panel games. Later television roles included The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole and Smiley's People, for which she won a Bafta for Best Actress.
The programme includes fond memories from friends including Sian Phillips, Dame Eileen Atkins, Maureen Lipman, Nicky Henson, Amanda Waring and Paul Strike... and there's a wealth of Beryl Reid to enjoy from the archives.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 19th July 2011
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 2
- Length
- 60 minutes