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Dame Diana Rigg

The Art of Artists Series 1

Russell Davies interviews British actress Dame Diana Rigg.

Russell Davies interview A-list legends of music, art, comedy and film. This week, Russell is in conversation with British actress Dame Diana Rigg.

Starting her career on the stage as part of the Royal Shakespeare Company, Diana went on to become a feminist icon of the 1960s when she played the role of Emma Peel in TV series "The Avengers". The same decade also saw her star on the silver screen as a Bond girl in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service". She has had continued success throughout her career, winning a BAFTA, a Tony Award and an Emmy, and has most recently featured in hit shows "Doctor Who" and "Game of Thrones".

She speaks to Russell about her art, alongside a soundtrack inspired by her career.

57 minutes

Last on

Mon 20 Jan 2014 23:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Louis Armstrong

    We Have All The Time In The World

    • The Best Of James Bond 30th Anniversa.
    • EMI.

  • NoΓ«l Coward

    Mad Dogs & Englishmen

    • Single.
    • His Master's Voice.
    • 1.

  • Laurie Johnson

    The Avengers (Theme From The TV Series)

    • A-Z Of British TV Themes From 60's &.
    • Play It Again, Sam.

  • Diana Rigg & Lesley-Anne Down

    Every Day A Little Death

    • A Little Night Music.
    • Columbia.
    • 5.

  • Diana Rigg

    Why Is My Verse So Barren

    • When Love Speaks.
    • Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd..
    • 5.

  • Diana Rigg

    Ah But Underneath

    • Follies - A Broadway Legend.
    • EMI Records Ltd..
    • 22.

Broadcast

  • Mon 20 Jan 2014 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2