Olivia Colman - a podcast by BBC Radio 4

Olivia Colman, Oscar winning actress. Stephen Smith charts her career from an appearance at the age of 4 in a school nativity play, through to her current project as Mrs. Scrubbit in the new 'Wonka' film.

Olivia Colman first came to public attention as a comedy actress in 'That Mitchell and Webb Look' and then 'Peep Show' but she always felt she could do more. It was being cast in the British film 'Tyrannosaur' that brought her to the attention of Hollywood. Now she's on her way to National Treasure status with the likes of Dame Judi Dench and Dame Helen Mirren.

CONTRIBUTORS

Paterson Joseph, Actor, Producer, Writer. Screen Credits, Boat Story, Vigil.
Paul Hands, Former Director of Drama, Gresham's School.
Anna Smith, Film Critic, Broadcaster and host of 'Girls on Film' podcast.
Catherine Shoard, Film Critic, The Guardian.

CREDITS

Peep Show, Channel 4
Wonka, Warner Bros. Pictures
L'Orchestre Cinematique, Pure Imagination (Newley/Bricusse)
Oscars Award Ceremony 2019 - Best Actress Award
The Crown, Netflix , Writer: Peter Morgan
Life in Stages, Episode 1 Olivia Colman, National Theatre

PRODUCTION TEAM
Producer: Diane Richardson, Julie Ball
Editor: Bridget Harney
Sound: Neil Churchill
Production Co-ordinators: Maria Ogundele and Sabine Schereck

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