Sheila Hancock

Sheila Hancock is a beloved British actress, author, and national treasure whose career has spanned over seven decades across theatre, film, television, and writing. She has won Olivier Awards and BAFTAs, and her roles range from Shakespeare to sitcoms. Her memoirs, including The Two of Us (about her marriage to John Thaw) and Just Me, are candid, warm, and beautifully written accounts of a life lived fully. Hancock writes about love, loss, ageing, and the creative life with the honesty and grace that have made her one of Britain's most admired public figures. Her audiobooks and books are treasured by readers and listeners.