Episode 5
Helping her cope with a tragic event, Colin realises that his friendship with Marilyn Monroe must end. Concluded by Samuel Barnett.
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.
In today's episode, Colin helps Marilyn cope with a tragic and unexpected event. Next morning he wakes to the realisation that he must put an end to their friendship: too many people claim Marilyn as their property to allow him to stay close to her for much longer. His week-long adventure is over.
Produced by Kirsteen Cameron.
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