Original version

BBC Radio 4 LW

Profile

Factual: Life Stories

An insight into the character of an influential figure making news headlines

BBC Radio 4 FM

Profile: Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave

03/09/2011

BBC Radio 4 - Profile, Vanessa Redgrave

Edward Stourton profiles Vanessa Redgrave, political activist and award-winning actress.

Edward Stourton profiles Oscar-winning actress and political activist Vanessa Redgrave, currently in the news for supporting travellers facing eviction from a site in Basildon.

Edward Stourton profiles Vanessa Redgrave, the multi-award and Oscar-winning actress and political activist. A leading member of the Redgrave family of actors, she is the daughter, wife, mother and aunt of some of Britain's best known actors and directors. She has hit the headlines just as often for her political and human rights activities, as for her stage, film and theatre work. This week, she is in the news for supporting the travellers currently facing eviction from a site in Basildon. 

Producers: Arlene Gregorius and Harbinder Minhas.

BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Profile

Vanessa Redgrave

Genres

Brand

BBC Radio 4 LW

About BBC Radio 4