Episode 4
Marilyn summons Colin to her home at 1.30am. Sitting together in the dark, he learns her darkest fears and glimpses the steely ambition that has made her a world famous film star.
By Colin Clark. Abridged by Robin Brooks.
Read by Samuel Barnett.
In 1956, 23-year-old Colin Clark (younger brother of Tory MP Alan and son of Kenneth 'Lord Clark of Civilisation') worked as a 'gofer' on the set of The Prince and the Showgirl. In this memoir, Clark recalls how, during filming, he became Monroe's confidante and helped her to escape from the pressures of stardom.
Today, Colin is summoned to Marilyn's home at 1.30am. Sitting alone together in the dark, he learns some of her darkest fears and glimpses the steely strength that has driven her to become the most famous film star in the world.
Produced by Kirsteen Cameron.
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