Out of Character, 9780008665449
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Iconic actress reveals her life in and out of beloved roles.
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Out of Character

from abigail’s party to gavin and stacey, and everything in between

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  • Paperback

    320 pages

  • Release Date

    27 October 2025

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Summary

Alison Steadman: A Life In and Out of Character

‘Marriage to Mike Leigh, the minutiae of working on Gavin and Stacey: it’s a tribute to her range that there’s something here to interest everybody’ *Telegraph*

The first memoir from the national treasure, critically acclaimed actress and much-loved Gavin and Stacey star.

Candice Marie in Nuts in May. Beverly in Abigail’s …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780008665449
ISBN-10:0008665443
Author:Alison Steadman
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:HarperCollins
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:27 October 2025
Weight:160g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 26mm
About The Author

Alison Steadman

Alison Steadman is one of Britain’s best-loved actresses. She has achieved recognition across television (Gavin & Stacey, the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice, Fat Friends), film (Life Is Sweet) and stage (Abigail’s Party and The Rise and Fall of Little Voice). 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.

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