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Last broadcast on Thu, 26 Nov 2009, 03:00 on BBC Four (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
Mark Lawson talks to actress Jane Horrocks about her life's work. Renowned for her performances as Little Voice and Bubble in Ab Fab, Jane tells how a young girl from Rawtenstall in Lancashire rose to fame and acclamation.
In a revealing interview, Jane explores how gender and age can affect career longevity as a performer. Currently starring as Annie Oakley in the Young Vic's Annie Get Your Gun, Jane details her backstage secrets for keeping focused and energetic for eight performances a week.
Gracie!
Jane Horrocks stars as Gracie Fields, the singer and comedienne from Rochdale whose performances made her the nation's darling during World War II.
Credits
- Presenter
- Mark Lawson
- Participant
- Jane Horrocks
- Director
- Agnes Teek
- Producer
- Agnes Teek
- Executive Producer
- Eamon Hardy
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