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Sheila Hancock recalls her determination to go on the stage, while her diaries record husband John's health problems.

Sheila Hancock's early story reaches the stage of her life when she has determined to go on the stage.

Meanwhile in the diaries of her maturity - husband John Thaw begins to have trouble with his voice, having played Captain Hook in Peter Pan.

Sheila continues the story of her deep and passionate partnership with her husband, John.

Abridged by Alison Joseph.

Producer: Ned Chaillet

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2004

15 minutes

On radio

Tue 10 Nov 202608:30

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  • Tue 4 Nov 201414:45
  • Wed 5 Nov 201400:45
  • Tue 22 Feb 202214:00
  • Wed 23 Feb 202202:00
  • Tue 10 Nov 202608:30
  • Tue 10 Nov 202613:30
  • Tue 10 Nov 202619:30
  • Wed 11 Nov 202603:30