Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Early Years | 19920624 | 20190804 (BBC7) 20190805 (BBC7) 20250405 (BBC7) 20250406 (BBC7) | Beryl Reid recalls her early days working in music hall, starting with her first uncertain steps as a variety entertainer. The first of a six-part series in which Beryl recalls her remarkable life and career. In conversation with her old friend and fellow actress, Siân Phillips. Producer: Jon Naismith Beryl Reid talks to Si\u00e2n Phillips about her remarkable life and career. Actress Beryl Reid chats to Siân Phillips about her life and career, with her first steps into music halls. From 1992. The first of a six-part series in which Beryl Reid recalls her remarkable life and career in conversation with her old friend and fellow actress, Siân Phillips. |
| 02 | Panto And Revue | 19920701 | 20190811 (BBC7) 20190812 (BBC7) 20250412 (BBC7) 20250413 (BBC7) | From air-raids to performing crocodiles. Beryl Reid looks back to her days in pantomime and revue, remembering some of the more unusual acts with whom she performed. Series in which Beryl recalls her remarkable life and career. In conversation with her old friend and fellow actress, Siân Phillips. Producer: Jon Naismith Beryl Reid recalls her days in pantomime and revue. From air-raids to performing crocodiles, Beryl Reid talks to Sian Phillips about her remarkable life and career. From 1992, Series in which Beryl Reid recalls her remarkable life and career in conversation with her old friend and fellow actress, Siân Phillips. Beryl Reid talks to Si\u00e2n Phillips about her remarkable life and career. |
| 03 | Educating Archie | 19920708 | 20190818 (BBC7) 20190819 (BBC7) 20250419 (BBC7) 20250420 (BBC7) | From paying 97.5% tax to jiggling bosoms. Beryl Reid recalls her initial rise to fame after joining the BBC's popular radio show Educating Archie. Series in which Beryl recalls her remarkable life and career. In conversation with her old friend and fellow actress, Siân Phillips. Producer: Jon Naismith Beryl Reid tells Sian Phillips about life with Archie Andrews. From paying 97.5% tax to jiggling bosoms. Beryl Reid tells Sian Phillips about her remarkable life and career. From 1992. Series in which Beryl Reid recalls her remarkable life and career in conversation with her old friend and fellow actress, Siân Phillips. Beryl Reid talks to Si\u00e2n Phillips about her remarkable life and career. |
| 04 | Stage And Screen | 19920715 | 20190825 (BBC7) 20190826 (BBC7) 20250426 (BBC7) 20250427 (BBC7) | The transition from variety to acting in the movies. Beryl Reid recalls her development as a character actress and being offered serious roles. Having spent a large part of her career at the lighter end of drama, she was encouraged to audition for Joe Orton's controversial play, Entertaining Mr Sloane. Series in which Beryl recalls her remarkable life and career. In conversation with her old friend and fellow actress, Siân Phillips Producer: Jon Naismith Beryl Reid tells Sian Phillips about auditioning for Joe Orton. The transition from variety to acting in the movies. Beryl Reid talks to Sian Phillips about her life and career. From 1992. Beryl Reid recalls her development as a character actress and being offered serious roles. Having spent a large part of her career at the lighter end of drama, she was encouraged to audition for Joe Orton's controversial play, Entertaining Mr Sloane. Series in which Beryl Reid recalls her remarkable life and career in conversation with her old friend and fellow actress, Siân Phillips. Beryl Reid talks to Si\u00e2n Phillips about her remarkable life and career. |
| 05 | Classical Roles | 19920722 | 20190901 (BBC7) 20190902 (BBC7) 20250503 (BBC7) 20250504 (BBC7) | The challenge of moving to the classical stage, performing with the RSC and at the National Theatre. Series in which Beryl recalls her remarkable life and career. In conversation with her old friend and fellow actress, Siân Phillips. Producer: Jon Naismith Beryl Reid tells Si\u00e2n Phillips about taking to the classical stage. Classical stage work with the RSC and National Theatre. Beryl Reid talks to Sian Phillips about her life and career. From 1992. Series in which Beryl Reid recalls her remarkable life and career in conversation with her old friend and fellow actress, Siân Phillips. Beryl Reid talks to Si\u00e2n Phillips about her remarkable life and career. |
| 06 | Friends And Digs | 19920729 | 20190908 (BBC7) 20190909 (BBC7) 20250510 (BBC7) 20250511 (BBC7) | Beryl Reid tells Sian Phillips about her theatrical life on the road. Beryl Reid talks to Si\u00e2n Phillips about her remarkable life and career. |