Out of Character
From Abigail’s Party to Gavin and Stacey, and everything in between
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Alison Steadman
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Alison Steadman
About this listen
'Marriage to Mike Leigh, the minutiae of working on Gavin and Stacey: it's a tribute to her range that there's something here to interest everybody' Telegraph
The first memoir from the national treasure, critically acclaimed actress and much-loved Gavin and Stacey star.
Candice Marie in Nuts in May. Beverly in Abigail’s Party. Mrs Bennet in Pride and Prejudice. Betty in Fat Friends. Sue in Here We Go and Pamela in Gavin & Stacey – we can all name a beloved, iconic character brought to life by the magnificent Alison Steadman.
Growing up in post-war, working-class Liverpool, the young Alison – ever the entertainer – would address the world from the stage of her bedroom window, until she got a taste for performing in front of an actual audience at her progressive 1960s drama school. By the time she left, her mind was made up: she was going to be an actress! If only she could conquer the onstage giggling …
Always pushing boundaries – reclining naked on a sofa in her first role, embracing groundbreaking female characters from day one – Alison has deservedly found acclaim and recognition, succeeding in her TV and theatre career while juggling family life – a difficult feat for any working mother, but particularly for an actress in the twentieth century.
From the nervy Mrs Bennet to the robo-dancing Pam-el-aah, Alison has proved herself again and again to be a comedy genius. Here, with her distinctive warmth and humour, she vividly recalls all the must-read moments of a life spent in and out of character.
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- Andrea Campbell
- 29-10-24
Inspiration and soul
I loved every second of this beautiful story, so cleverly written. A true gift, thank you Alison. I take away a pinch of your grit and a massive dose of the force of creativity. I keep on going a little bit easier.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-10-24
Fabulous
So enjoyed listening to alison telling me all about her journey into acting and i’m so glad she did!! Lifted my spirits immensely 😁 love this lady so much ❤️ can’t wait to see pamela at Christmas. Well done Alison
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- B Purcey
- 15-10-24
love Alison Steadman
Ihave been a fan since Life is Sweet. It was wonderful hearing all about her career.
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- June Armes
- 13-10-24
Recommend Audio version
I Listened to the audio version and enjoyed it so much.it is well written and listening to Alison’s rendition using various voices of characters she has played over so many years was so entertaining.
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- Lisa Nichols UK
- 10-11-24
Lovely to hear in her own voice
Alison Steadman has always been a favourite and many of her characters’ expressions are part of our family parlance. I remember when my own two girls were just “little Dolly wotsits” and now at 18 and 21 I still ask them if they “want a little cardie?” when they’re going out.
Was lovely to retrace the steps of our lives together. Recommended.
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- Jacqueline
- 19-11-24
“Oh my Christ!”
What a great peek into the make up bag of a wonderful actress. A glimpse into her life and career , and what a good eye and ear for for a character she has . Beautifully read of course by Alison… How I wish I lived next door to her.
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- Amy
- 11-11-24
A lovely and exciting book
Loved hearing what Alison has been up to during her life! Loved the bit about gavin and Stacey!
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- AJC
- 02-11-24
Fabulous
Brilliantly written and narrated. Alison Steadman has been a favourite of mine since I watched Gone to the Dogs in 1992. I didn't want It to end! Highly recommended
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- Susan Margaret Brown
- 19-11-24
Enthralling life story
Such a positive and humorous listen. Felt spiritually uplifted by the end. Thoroughly recommend it will definitely listen again.
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- G. Charles
- 13-11-24
Love her characters - not this book though!
Alison is a really believable actress and has won our hearts particularly thanks to Gavin and Stacey. However, this book is hard to love. She reads it with pronounced attention to maintaining her learned version of R.P. This is distracting to a linguist! The content is at times quite boring and rarely does she offer anything enlightening about her life. It's therefore dull, doesn't provoke any reflection and will probably remain unfinished by me.
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