The Two of Us: My Life with John Thaw
by Sheila Hancock
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John Thaw was born in Manchester, the son of a lorry driver. When he arrived at RADA on a scholarship he felt an outsider. In fact his timing was perfect- it was the sixties and television was beginning to make its mark. With his roles in Z-Cars and The Sweeney, fame came quickly. But it was John's role as Morse that made him an icon. In 1974 John married Sheila Hancock, with whom he shared a working-class background and a RADA education. Sheila was already the star of the TV series The Rag show more Trade and went on to become the first woman artistic director at the RSC. Theirs was a sometimes turbulent, always passionate relationship, and Sheila describes their love - weathering overwork and the pressures of celebrity, drink and cancer - with honesty and piercing intelligence. show lessTags
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A sincere and honest account of the relationship between Shelia Hancock and her husband John Thaw. It provides a fascinating look at the inequities and functioning of the film and entertainment industry. An interesting and thoughtful read.
Have the tissues ready as you read this. A cleverly assembled book in which you can hear both voices.
A lovely book about an unforgettable man by a remarkable woman. Proud to have it on my bookshelf.
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Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 2004
- People/Characters
- John Thaw; Sheila Hancock
- First words
- Walking in our field. A soft mist of rain.
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- Genres
- Biography & Memoir, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 790 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Recreational and performing arts
- LCC
- PN2598 .T47 .H36 — Language and Literature Literature (General) Literature (General) Drama Dramatic representation. The theater Special regions or countries
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- Reviews
- 3
- Rating
- (3.98)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 12
- ASINs
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