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Bette in Britain

Susan George tells the story of Hollywood icon Bette Davis's visits to Britain and her impact on show business here. From 2008.

Susan George profiles Hollywood legend Miss Bette Davis and her visits to Britain and the impact she had on British actors, directors and producers.

Reflecting the plotlines of characters she played on screen Bette Davis's visits across the Atlantic left behind stories of success, mystery, court battles, failed marriages and sadness.

Miss Davis starred in several British films and was inspired by our history and influenced by our culture. She came here in the seventies to tour her one-woman show where it has been claimed on a visit to Cardiff she searched for and found her relatives.

Featuring Davis's memorable appearance at The National Film theatre in London and a look at the time she came to the UK to record an album of songs.

Plus extracts from her British interviews spanning 30 years.

With:

Wendy Craig
Wyn Calvin
Jimmy Sangster

Producer: Stephen Garner

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in June 2008.

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 14 Feb 2022 03:30

Broadcasts

  • Thu 12 Jun 2008 11:30
  • Fri 19 Dec 2014 06:30
  • Fri 19 Dec 2014 13:30
  • Fri 19 Dec 2014 20:30
  • Sat 20 Dec 2014 02:30
  • Fri 16 Feb 2018 06:30
  • Fri 16 Feb 2018 13:30
  • Fri 16 Feb 2018 20:30
  • Sat 17 Feb 2018 01:30
  • Tue 8 Feb 2022 14:30
  • Wed 9 Feb 2022 02:30
  • Sun 13 Feb 2022 15:30
  • Mon 14 Feb 2022 03:30