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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 麻豆社 Radio 4 in October 2004

15 minutes

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Tue 10 Nov 2026 08:30

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