The Many Faces Of...
- TV documentary
- BBC Two
- 2009 - 2016
- 14 episodes (3 series)
Comedy actors look back at their career, with archive footage and testimony from friends and colleagues. Features Sally Phillips.
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Series 1, Episode 2 - The Many Faces Of Alison Steadman
Further details
Programme illustrating Alison Steadman's impressive career to date, featuring archive material (both treasured and rarely seen) weaved together with sincere testimony from friends and colleagues. The programme contains footage and stills from programmes such as Gavin & Stacey, Abigail's Party, Newshounds and Nuts In May.
The programme progresses from her earliest appearances on screen, to what drove her choices, for good or ill, and their consequences.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 24th December 2010
- Time
- 9:55pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 60 minutes
Press
Celebrating the life and career of one of Britain's best loved actresses through the many characters she has played over the years, from her celebrated early performance as the monstrous Beverly of Abigail's Party in the Seventies to the recently acclaimed role of Essex mother Pam Shipman in Gavin & Stacey.
The Telegraph, 23rd December 2010Alison Steadman interview
Now best known for her brassy Essex alter ego, Gavin and Stacey star Alison Steadman says she is living proof that women no longer have a sell by date in showbiz.
Judith Woods, The Telegraph, 22nd December 2010