Tracy-Ann Oberman - Bette and Joan and Baby Jane
4 Extra Debut. Feuding screen goddesses Davis and Crawford in an iconic film - headed for disaster? Stars Catherine Tate and Tracy-Ann Oberman.
Written by Tracy-Ann Oberman.
On 23 July 1961, filming started on "Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?" at the Producers Studio, Hollywood. It was a film that industry insiders thought would never be made, as its two female stars had an ongoing feud as famous and as long lasting as both of their glittering screen careers. Bette Davis "the actress" and Joan Crawford "the movie star" both arrived on set determined to prove everyone wrong, including each other...
Tracy-Ann's first radio play tells the story of the making of a legendary film, of the creation of two iconic stars and of the origins of a deep seated hatred that spanned five decades.
Producer: Liz Anstee.
A CPL Production for BBC Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Bette Davis | Catherine Tate |
| Joan Crawford | Tracy-Ann Oberman |
| Billy Miller | Matt Addis |
| Hedda Hopper | Lorelei King |
| Writer | Tracy-Ann Oberman |
| Producer | Liz Anstee |
Broadcasts
Thu 29 Apr 201014:15BBC Radio 4- Tue 29 Jan 201314:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 23 Dec 201411:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 23 Dec 201421:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Christmas Eve 201404:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
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