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The TV That Made Me

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Celebrities choose the TV moments that have shaped their lives.

Brian Conley journeys through the fantastic world of television with celebrities as they choose the TV moments that have shaped their lives.

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The TV That Made Me: Series 2

Brian Conley

Anita Dobson

Sarah Walmsley

Jonny Wharton

Liz Mottram

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The TV That Made Me: Series 2: Episode 16: Anita Dobson

Episode 16

Episode 16: Anita Dobson

Series 2

BBC One - The TV That Made Me, Series 2, Anita Dobson

Anita Dobson joins Brian Conley to talk about the TV that helped her career.

Celebrities choose the TV moments that have shaped their lives. Actor Anita Dobson joins Brian Conley to talk about the TV that helped make her the person she is today.

Actor Anita Dobson joins Brian Conley on the sofa to talk about the TV that helped make her the person she is today. 

With both Fred and Ginger and Television Dancing Club amongst her TV choices, it's no surprise when she and Brian take to the floor to show off their own dancing skills. 

The question is, what prompts Brian to produce a banana xylophone and can he persuade Anita to play it?

Plus the seminal moment on EastEnders when Dirty Den presents Angie with divorce papers, and we find out which children's programme launched Anita's TV career.

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