{"product_id":"out-of-character-from-abigails-party-to-gavin-and-stacey-and-everything-in-between-9780008665401","title":"Out of Character: From Abigail's Party to Gavin and Stacey, and Everything in Between","description":"A Waterstones Best Book of 2024\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe first memoir from the national treasure, critically acclaimed actress and much-loved \u003cem\u003eGavin and Stacey \u003c\/em\u003estar.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCandice Marie\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cem\u003eNuts in May\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eBeverly\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cem\u003eAbigail's Party\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eMrs Bennet\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cem\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eBetty\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cem\u003eFat Friends\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eSue\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cem\u003eHere We Go \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003ePamela\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alison Steadman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/22\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.20w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780008665401\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlison Steadman is one of Britain's best-loved actresses. She has achieved recognition across television (\u003cem\u003eGavin \u0026amp; Stacey\u003c\/em\u003e, the BBC's \u003cem\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFat Friends\u003c\/em\u003e), film (\u003cem\u003eLife Is Sweet\u003c\/em\u003e) and stage (\u003cem\u003eAbigail's Party\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Rise and Fall of Little Voice\u003c\/em\u003e). She has won an Olivier, a National Society of Film Critics Award, and has been nominated for two BAFTAs. She lives in London with her partner, Michael, and is a keen birdwatcher and patron for the RSPB. Alison was awarded an OBE in 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43097743097971,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_c7715578-1c81-41a0-a911-0df7a9d18a6e.jpg?v=1748612723","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/out-of-character-from-abigails-party-to-gavin-and-stacey-and-everything-in-between-9780008665401","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}