{"product_id":"9780008665449","title":"Out of Character: From Abigail's Party to Gavin and Stacey, and everything in between","description":"Author: Alison Steadman\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780008665449\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins Publishers\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 10 Nov 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 320\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Marriage to Mike Leigh, the minutiae of working on \u003cem\u003eGavin and Stacey\u003c\/em\u003e: it's a tribute to her range that there's something here to interest everybody' \u003cem\u003eTelegraph\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first memoir from the national treasure, critically acclaimed actress and much-loved \u003cem\u003eGavin and Stacey \u003c\/em\u003estar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandice Marie in \u003cem\u003eNuts in May\u003c\/em\u003e. Beverly in \u003cem\u003eAbigail’s Party\u003c\/em\u003e. Mrs Bennet in \u003cem\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/em\u003e. Betty in \u003cem\u003eFat Friends\u003c\/em\u003e. Sue in \u003cem\u003eHere We Go \u003c\/em\u003eand Pamela in \u003cem\u003eGavin \u0026amp; Stacey – \u003c\/em\u003ewe can all name a beloved, iconic character brought to life by the magnificent Alison Steadman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in post-war, working-class Liverpool, the young Alison – ever the entertainer – would address the world from the stage of her bedroom window, until she got a taste for performing in front of an actual audience at her progressive 1960s drama school. By the time she left, her mind was made up: she was going to be an actress! If only she could conquer the onstage giggling …\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways pushing boundaries – reclining naked on a sofa in her first role, embracing groundbreaking female characters from day one – Alison has deservedly found acclaim and recognition, succeeding in her TV and theatre career while juggling family life – a difficult feat for any working mother, but particularly for an actress in the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the nervy Mrs Bennet to the robo-dancing Pam-el-aah, Alison has proved herself again and again to be a comedy genius. Here, with her distinctive warmth and humour, she vividly recalls all the must-read moments of a life spent in and out of character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46665348710558,"sku":"HPC-9780008665449","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780008665449.jpg?v=1775101925","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780008665449","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}