��ѿ��ý

Available for over a year

Sue Lawley's guest this week is Sheila Hancock. She first became a household name in the 1960s in the ��ѿ��ý sitcom The Rag Trade. Since then she has starred in everything from Carry On films to Chekhov. One of our most versatile actresses, she's been a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, sung in West End musicals and directed at the National. Twelve years ago she developed cancer, an experience which naturally made her re-assess her life. Today, she says, she's calmer, more secure and more able to cherish herself. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: String Quartet No.8 - Opening by Dmitri Shostakovich Book: A title by Marcel Proust Luxury: Grand piano (and music scores)