Scene and Hird - Softcover
Born in Morcambe, Lancs, as the daughter of theatrical parents, Thora Hird first appeared on the stage at the age of eight weeks in the arms of her mother. In 1931 she joined Morcambe Rep. was "discovered" by Ealing Studios and put under contract. Later she became contracted to the Rank Organization. With many films under her belt she moved to television with the comedy series "Meet the Wife" and "The First Lady". She has become even more popular in recent years with 11 years of presenting "Praise Be", regular appearances on "Last of the Summer Wine" and many plays with Alan Bennett.
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Born in Morecambe, Lancashire, the daughter of theatrical parents, Thora Hird first appeared on the stage at the age of eight weeks in the arms of her mother. Humorous and affectionate reminiscences of her childhood form the basis of this first part of her autobiography, originally published in 1975.
We hear how, in 1931, Thora joined Morecambe Rep. Playing a sixty-year-old woman in 'As You Are' she was 'spotted' by George Formby. She was put under contract by Ealing Film Studios and embarked on what was to be a highly successful film career, continued with the Rank Organisation. Later she moved to television where she starred in the highly popular comedy series 'Meet the Wife' and 'The First Lady'.
Thora found time to marry James Scott, whom she met in Morecambe, and to have a daughter, Janette Scott, later to become as well known as her mother.
Witty and packed with brilliant theatrical anecdotes, 'Scene and Hird' is a classic and enchanting showbiz tale.
Dame Thora Hird is one of Britain’s finest character actresses, who has enjoyed ever more success as she has reached and passed her eightieth birthday. She is particularly well known for her part in ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ on BBC1 and in Alan Bennett’s ‘Talking Heads’ series, for which she won a BAFTA award. She is the presenter of ‘Praise Be !’ on BBC1, and has written nine books to date for HarperCollins with sales at around 110,000 for the series.
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- PublisherFount
- Publication date1995
- ISBN 10 0006279295
- ISBN 13 9780006279297
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages224
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