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Lesley Sharp

Actress Lesley Sharp joins Gary Davies to choose her Tracks Of My Years - ten songs that tell the story of her life and career to date.

Actress Lesley Sharp joins Gary Davies to choose her Tracks Of My Years - ten songs that tell the story of her life and career to date.

Born in Manchester and raised by adopted parents in Merseyside, Lesley wanted to be an actress from an early age. After studying at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, she landed her first on-screen role in Alan Clarke's 1986 comedy Rita, Sue and Bob Too. Since then, her roles on British TV have included Clocking Off (2000–2001), Bob & Rose (2001), Afterlife (2005–2006) and Scott & Bailey (2011-16). She was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for the 1997 film The Full Monty, playing Jean.

She'll next be on our screen in the second series of acclaimed ITV thriller, Red Eye, playing Head of MI5 Madeline Delaney, starting on New Years Day.

Produced by BBC Audio for BBC Radio 2.

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57 minutes

Last on

Sun 28 Dec 202505:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • The Beatles

    She Loves You

    • The Beatles - 1.
    • Apple.
    • 003.

  • T. Rex

    Jeepster

    • Electric Warrior (Deluxe Edition).
    • A&M.
    • 3.

  • Lou Reed

    Walk On The Wild Side

    • Lou Reed - NYC Man.
    • BMG.

  • David Bowie

    Rebel Rebel

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.

  • Grace Jones

    Slave To The Rhythm

    • (CD Single).
    • ZTT.

  • Crystal Waters

    Gypsy Woman (La Da Dee)

    • Smash Hits 1991 (Various Artists).
    • Dover Records.

  • Frankie Goes to Hollywood

    Relax

    • Fantastic 80's - 3 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.

  • Patti Smith

    Kimberly

    • Horses.
    • Arista/Legacy.
    • 5.

  • Groove Armada

    At The River

    • Pepper.

  • Minnie Riperton

    Les Fleurs

    • The Minnie Riperton Anthology.
    • Stateside.

Broadcast

  • Sun 28 Dec 202505:00
    BBC Radio 2