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  1. Lesley Manville, actor

    02/05/2023

    Lesley Manville, actor

    Lesley Manville made her debut on the West End stage as a teenager in 1972, and since then has taken on a wide range of roles on stage and screen, including an Oscar-nominated performance in the film Phantom Thread. She was born in Brighton and first enjoyed performing as a singer, winning competitions with her sister. When she was 15, she commuted daily to the Italia Conti stage school in London. Her first professional role was in a West End musical, and in 1974 she joined the cast of the ITV soap opera Emmerdale Farm. After two years she decided to leave, even though the work was well paid, and return to the stage. At the Royal Court in London she appeared in some of the most critically acclaimed new plays of the 1980s including Caryl Churchill’s Top Girls, and Andrea Dunbar’s Rita, Sue and Bob Too. She has also enjoyed a long collaboration with the film director Mike Leigh, memorably playing the alcoholic Mary in Another Year. Her recent TV roles include starring as Cathy in the popular BBC Two sitcom Mum, for which she won a Royal Television Society Award in 2019. She has also played Princess Margaret in The Crown, including a scene in which Margaret shares her favourite records on a BBC radio progamme. She was appointed a CBE in 2021. DISC ONE: Over The Rainbow - Eva Cassidy DISC TWO: My Brother Jake - Free DISC THREE: O Soave Fanciulla, composed by Giacomo Puccini, performed by Jose Carreras, Richard Stilwell and Teresa Stratas and Metropolitan Opera Chorus, conducted by James Levine DISC FOUR: Sugar on the Floor - Etta James DISC FIVE: You Don't Have To Say You Love Me - Dusty Springfield DISC SIX: Not While I’m Around - Barbra Streisand DISC SEVEN: Make You Feel My Love - Adele DISC EIGHT: Phantom Thread III - Jonny Greenwood BOOK CHOICE: A Botanical Encyclopedia LUXURY ITEM: A bed with linen, duvet and pillows CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Over The Rainbow - Eva Cassidy Presenter Lauren Laverne Producer Sarah Taylor

    37 min
  2. After A Shocking Conclusion, A Soothing 'Magpie Murders' Lookback

    11/21/2022

    After A Shocking Conclusion, A Soothing 'Magpie Murders' Lookback

    Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Six of Magpie Murders. We’re of course bound to remind listeners not to listen to episodes like this until they watch all of the related Mystery! series — but after you do, you’ll definitely want to come back. Magpie Murders creator, writer and executive producer Anthony Horowitz and series star Lesley Manville return to the podcast to discuss the surprising finale, and perhaps even give Susan Ryeland and Atticus Pünd fans something to look forward to.

    30 min
  3. Lesley Manville Lights Up The Screen As Susan Ryeland

    10/24/2022

    Lesley Manville Lights Up The Screen As Susan Ryeland

    Warning: This episode contains spoilers for episode two of Magpie Murders. Lesley Manville is in high demand lately for her excellent work on screen, so it seems only fitting that she come to the MASTERPIECE screen in the role of brilliant editor Susan Ryeland in the twisty mystery of Magpie Murders. Manville explores what drew her to the role, and where she stands in her storied career.

    39 min
  4. Afghanistan, Adoption, Lesley Manville

    08/19/2021

    Afghanistan, Adoption, Lesley Manville

    We continue reporting on what's happening to women and children in Afghanistan. We hear from our BBC corespondent in Kabul, Secunder Kermani. Also Larissa Brown who's Defence Editor at The Times tells us about women soldiers in Afghanistan, and we speak to Zarghuna Kargar who used to present Afghan Woman's Hour and this week found herself translating a Taliban press conference. It was her voice telling us what a Taliban spokesman said. We hear from Andrea Leadsom, MP who's the government's Early Years Adviser. Two women who've adopted talk to us about the ups and downs. And we've also got Lesley Manville on talking about her new TV drama called I Am, which is about a woman called Maria who's 60 and bored.

    58 min
  5. Lesley Manville, Afghanistan, Menopause and dental health, Conceived by rape, Ruby Wax, Pens

    08/21/2021

    Lesley Manville, Afghanistan, Menopause and dental health, Conceived by rape, Ruby Wax, Pens

    The actor Lesley Manville on her mission to change the way the world sees older women - not least in her latest TV performance in Channel 4's I am series. Lesley plays Maria, who at 60 and after 30-odd years of marriage, is finding it suffocating and decides she wants more from life. The BBC journalist Zarghuna Kargar who used to present Afghan Woman's Hour found herself translating a Taliban press conference. It was her voice telling us what a Taliban spokesman said about women. How menopause affects your dental health. We hear from Louise Newsom, NHS Advisor for the National Menopause Programme and Dr Uchenna Okoye, Clinical Director of London Smiling Dental Group. 'When Ruby Wax Met…' features some of her most memorable interviews. Ruby tells us about a particularly memorable encounter with a future US President- a Mr Donald Trump and when she fell in love with Carrie Fisher. The woman who took her birth father to court for raping her birth mother in the 70s. It is thought to be the first of its kind. And the people who love their pens - they even watch others using them. We hear from stationery enthusiast Rhiannon Morgan, who runs mummy of four YouTube channel and Jenna Meyers, a TikToker and hand-letterer who creates content about her favourite pens and handwriting. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Dianne McGregor

    57 min
  6. Lesley Manville, Erin Doherty, Kate Humble & Adam Kay

    02/07/2022

    Lesley Manville, Erin Doherty, Kate Humble & Adam Kay

    He’s back and so is a new addition of the Graham Norton Radio Show with Waitrose! Here’s what to come in this week’s podcast. Lesley Manville gives us an insight into the mysteries of the brand new BritBox adaptation of Magpie Murders Erin Doherty, you know - Princess Anne in The Crown - joins me in the studio to tell us all about the new BBC thriller, Chloe. TV presenter Kate Humble swapped the farm for the kitchen in her brand new cookbook, Home Cooked And former doctor turned comedian Adam Kay fills us in on taking his memoir This Is Going To Hurt to TV Graham and Maria solve a couple of Graham’s Guides! Show Chef Martha gives us some ideas and recipes both sweet and sour! Make sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear all of the highlights each week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 18m
  7. Lesley Manville from 'The Crown,' 'Another Year,' and more

    12/27/2022

    Lesley Manville from 'The Crown,' 'Another Year,' and more

    British actor Lesley Manville is truly a master of her craft. You might know her work with the brilliant director Mike Leigh. She starred in some of his best movies like Secrets & Lies, All or Nothing and Another Year. These days, you can catch Lesley on the latest season of The Crown. She plays Princess Margaret. When we talked in 2019, Lesley had just wrapped up the third and final season of the BBC show Mum. Lesley joined us to talk about starring in Mum, and how she almost had a career as an opera singer. Plus, she told us about what it's like working with director Mike Leigh, and how she gets in character employing his unique improvisational style. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    37 min
  8. Lesley Manville

    08/08/2019

    Lesley Manville

    Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread, Maleficent, Mum) chats with Chris about what it’s like doing theater in Los Angeles, how she likes to keep her private life private and the vast array of characters she has played. She also talks about what kinds of projects she likes best, how the entertainment industry is changing and the upcoming season of Mum! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 16m
  9. Liam Neeson & Lesley Manville

    02/21/2020

    Liam Neeson & Lesley Manville

    Liam Neeson & Lesley Manville join host Andy Cohen. Listen to lively debates on everything from the latest drama surrounding your favorite Bravolebrities to what celebrity is making headlines that week live from the WWHL clubhouse. Aired on 02/20/20 Binge all your favorite Bravo shows with the Bravo app: bravotv.com/getbravo See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    24 min
  10. Shirley Ballas, Flexible working, Lesley Manville

    09/21/2019

    Shirley Ballas, Flexible working, Lesley Manville

    The magic of dance with Shirley Ballas, head judge on BBC series Strictly, Curtis Pritchard, Love Island participant and professional ballroom dancer, and Theresa Buckland, Professor of Dance History at Roehampton University. Vicky Phelan exposed a medical scandal which affected her, and over 200 other Irish women. She found out that cervical smear tests, including hers, were mistakenly given the all clear when they were in fact abnormal. Women didn't get the treatment that might have prevented, or halted cancer. Vicky who is now living with a terminal diagnosis took her case to court and she was awarded 2.5 million Euros in compensation. Her book is called Overcoming: A Memoir. The reality of searching for part time or flexible work. How hard is it to find good jobs that make use of your skills and abilities part-time? We hear from Karen Mattison, Joint CEO of Timewise about their new research. And listener Sarah who is looking for part-time work. The actor Lesley Manville on her role in the BBC's new Sunday night wartime drama World on Fire. In the city of St Louis, Missouri, the number of children who’ve been killed by a gun is rising. Most of them were caught in the cross fire, doing normal things like playing outside their house. Mothers, some who’ve lost a child, marched in the City last weekend to express their anger. Reporter Siobhann Tighe met the organiser, the Reverend Traci Blackmon. Two decades ago, a public health official exposed how contaminated blood and plasma had led to tens of thousands of impoverished villagers and hospital patients being infected with hepatitis and HIV in Henan province, China. Today that story is told in a new production called ‘The King of Hell's Palace’ at The Hampstead Theatre, London. The Chinese whistleblower, Dr Shuping Wang and playwright Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig discuss. British-born Mauritian cook Selina Periampillai describes the diverse cuisine of Mauritius and its neighbouring islands in her first cookbook, The Island Kitchen. She Cooks the Perfect... Tuna Curry. Presented by Jane Garvey Produced by Dianne McGregor Edited by Jane Thurlow

    57 min
  11. Reverend Traci Blackmon mobilising mothers in the US against guns

    09/18/2019

    Reverend Traci Blackmon mobilising mothers in the US against guns

    Whilst the UK is dealing with a serious knife crime problem affecting teenagers especially in our cities, America is dealing with a gun problem. In the city of St. Louis, Missouri, the number of children who’ve been killed by a gun keeps on rising. According to latest figures 23 have died this year, most of them were caught in the cross fire, doing normal things like playing outside their house. Mothers, some who’ve lost a child,, marched in the City last weekend to express their anger. Siobhann Tighe meets the organiser, the Reverend Traci Blackmon, A new BBC drama series ‘World on Fire’ tells the story of World War Two through the lives of ordinary people, from all sides of the conflict. Jenni talks to one of the stars of the series Lesley Manville about taking on a role that's so different from that of Cathy in the series ‘Mum’. Lucia Osborne-Crowley was fifteen when she was violently raped by a stranger. In her book ‘I Choose Elena’ she's writesabout the aftermath - her silence, shame, and, what she feels is the lasting impact on her body. And we speak to the woman who led Europe to victory over the US in the Solheim Cup Presenter Jenni Murray Producer Beverley Purcell Guest; Lucia Osborne-Crowley Guest; Lesley Manville Guest; Catriona Matthew Reporter Siobhann Tighe

    41 min
  12. Lesley Manville, Brain injuries in childbirth, Strictly Come Dancing

    10/15/2024

    Lesley Manville, Brain injuries in childbirth, Strictly Come Dancing

    The actress Lesley Manville is currently starring alongside Mark Strong in Robert Icke’s adaptation of Oedipus. She plays Jocasta, Oedipus’ wife. Lesley joins Nuala McGovern to tell us more about the play, what it’s like being back on stage for the first time since 2020, and why she thinks women's stories are being featured more. Every year thousands of babies need care for a brain injury sustained during birth. Now, highly focused training is being piloted in nine hospitals across England, aiming to standardise the approach and ensure staff know the best way to deal with an emergency that could lead to brain injury. Nuala is joined by Mary Dixon-Woods from the Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute and Gemma Barber from Liverpool Women’s Hospital to discuss how the training will work and what difference it could make. Strictly Come Dancing pair Katya Jones and Wynne Evans have faced criticism over an incident on Saturday's show where Evans appeared to put his hand around Jones' waist and on her stomach. Both have apologised for any misunderstanding over the moment, saying it was part of an 'inside joke', but there has been an outcry from fans and the press. Nuala speaks to the Independent's Claire Cohen to discuss more. Kendall Alaimo is an artist, activist and survivor of child sex trafficking. She joins Nuala live from a UN conference in Vienna to talk about her advocacy and the importance of giving survivors a seat at the table. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Lottie Garton

    58 min
  13. #58: MK3D Live! with director Edgar Wright and actress Lesley Manville

    12/03/2019

    #58: MK3D Live! with director Edgar Wright and actress Lesley Manville

    MK3D Live! with director Edgar Wright revealing his cinematic guilty pleasure and actress Lesley Manville talking about her new movie 'Ordinary Love'. Want to come to a recording of a Mark Kermode Live in 3D show at the BFI Southbank in London? You can book tickets to next month’s MK3D here: https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=9FD162DC-3C10-43AB-ADCC-31364C1822AE&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=9F31E26A-0485-48B9-B9CB-4BA957BE7942 If it says it's sold out - don’t despair, there are often returns so check again nearer the time. Follow Mark @KermodeMovie www.markkermode.co.uk Kermode On Film is produced by HLA Agency and Hidden Flack Producers Hedda Archbold, Nick Freand Jones and Tom Whalley © HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
  14. Lesley Manville, Turner Prize, Bat for Lashes

    12/04/2019

    Lesley Manville, Turner Prize, Bat for Lashes

    Lesley Manville, who was nominated for an Oscar for her last screen role in Phantom Thread, talks about her new film, Ordinary Love, which co-stars Liam Neeson and which explores the impact a diagnosis of breast cancer has upon an older couple. It was announced last night that the four artists shortlisted for this year’s Turner Prize are to share the £40,000 award after the contenders sent a letter to judges proposing they should win as a collective. One of the prize's judges, Alessio Antoniolli, discusses the panel’s decision, alongside critics Adrian Searle and Waldemar Januszczak who will consider the broader implications for arts prizes. An imagined film with vampires, witches and a girl gang is the story of Bat For Lashes' new album, Lost Girls. Natasha Khan discusses how moving to LA, 80s movies and falling in love shaped her fifth studio album, and her first after leaving a 10-year record deal. Presenter: Stig Abell Producer: Edwina Pitman

    28 min
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