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Sign up todayBeryl Reid In Her Own Words
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Learn moreBeryl Reid, OBE, (1919-1996) was one of Britain's much-loved comedy actresses. She won a BAFTA for Best Actress and received a lifetime achievement award at the British Comedy Awards.
In this collection we hear - in her own words - about other funny women, as well as some of her well-known roles in The Belles of St Trinian's and Smiley's People, and the reaction to her role in The Killing of Sister George. She discusses her radio career and Educating Archie, as well as going to dancing school at 4 years old, becoming a success and playing the eccentric. She's also open about the challenge of maintaining relationships, her lack of confidence and having no regrets.
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Beryl Reid was a highly acclaimed actress whose first successful role was playing naughty schoolgirl Monica in the hit radio show Educating Archie. Her many subsequent film and television roles included The Belles of St. Trinians, The Killing of Sister George, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy and Smiley's People (which won her a Best Actress BAFTA for her role as Connie Sachs). She was created an OBE in the 1986 New Year's Honours List and was awarded a British Comedy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1991. She died in 1996, aged 77.
Beryl Reid was a highly acclaimed actress whose first successful role was playing naughty schoolgirl Monica in the hit radio show Educating Archie. Her many subsequent film and television roles included The Belles of St. Trinians, The Killing of Sister George, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy and Smiley's People (which won her a Best Actress BAFTA for her role as Connie Sachs). She was created an OBE in the 1986 New Year's Honours List and was awarded a British Comedy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1991. She died in 1996, aged 77.