Wendy Richard -- No 's': My Life Story - Hardcover

Wendy Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0743202805 ISBN 13: 9780743202800

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 2000

Synopsis

This is the life story of Wendy Richard, star of many classic television series. Her career has spanned over 30 years, appearing in shows such as "Dad's Army", "Are You Being Served?" and "Eastenders", she has also had a number one hit with Mike Sarne's "Come Outside", and she has appeared on a variety of stage and screen productions. A recognizable personality, she tells of her life from her early days in Teeside, her influences and the personal and professional successes and traumas that have shaped her life.

About this title

From Library Journal

Talented British actress Richard, best known for her character of Shirley Brahms in the hit comedy Are You Being Served? and her charismatic portrayal of Pauline on Eastenders, has written an impressive autobiography. Richard's career has spanned over 20 years in film, radio, theater, and television, and this book adds new dimension to this gifted performer. Richard's personal life has been full of struggle, including the loss of her father when she was a young child, three failed marriages, and two bouts with cancer. Her professional life, however, has been one of hard work and many successes. As a writer, Richard displays wit and humor and maintains an upbeat tone throughout. Her writing style is personal, logical, and easy to read, and she includes some wonderful anecdotes about the cast and filming of Are You Being Served?, Grace and Favour, and, of course, Eastenders. Yet despite these many strengths, the appeal of this well-written autobiography may be limited to fans of British television. Recommended for large libraries where there is interest. Rosalind Dayen, South Regional Lib., Broward Cty., FL
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Publishers Weekly

The perky, much-loved, faux-Cockney British television star at long last divulges her life story in Wendy Richard... No `S': My Life Story. With her chin up, Richard recounts her struggles as a single mum putting her son, Richard, through acting classes; the deaths of her parents; her 12-year stint as Shirley Brahms in Are You Being Served? and her 15 years as Pauline on East Enders; an abusive marriage and another failed one; attempted blackmail by an ex-boyfriend; a serious bout with breast cancer; travels with her current partner and many more episodes in this chummy, forthright autobiography.

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0743202805
• ISBN 13: 9780743202800
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272