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Anne Reid

The Art of Artists Series 3
Episode 12 of 13

Russell Davies interviews actor Anne Reid.

Russell Davies interviews A-list legends of music, art, comedy and film. This week, Russell is in conversation with actress Anne Reid.

Born in Newcastle, Anne's first major acting role was as Valerie Tatlock on Coronation Street. Her character went on to marry Ken Barlow in a wedding that was watched by 15.8 million viewers. Reid left Coronation Street in 1971 and went on to pursue a career on both stage and television, including roles in "Dinnerladies", "The Benny Hill Show" and "Doctor Who". She received an MBE in 2010.

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

57 minutes

Last on

Mon 23 Feb 2015 23:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Blossom Dearie

    Lucky To Be Me

    • Sings Comden and Green.
    • Verve Records.
    • 1.

  • Tony Bennett & Bill Evans

    Young And Foolish

    • The Tony Bennett Bill Evans Album.
    • Fantasy.
    • 1.

  • Eric Spear

    Coronation Street

    Performer: Ronnie Hunt.
    • The Best of British Television.
    • Music Club.
    • 24.

  • Hermione Gingold

    Liaisons

    • A Little Night Music.
    • Sony Classical.
    • 6.

  • Ella Fitzgerald

    The Half of it Dearie Blues

    • Sings The George and Ira Gershwin Song Book.
    • Verve.
    • 17.

  • Barbara Cook

    Look What Happened To Mabel

    • Barbara Cook's Broadway.
    • DRG Records.
    • 18.

Broadcast

  • Mon 23 Feb 2015 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2