“My first husband Alec was a very good-looking man, but by the time he came out of the war, his sort of acting was no longer in demand - although he was a working-class boy, he was actually very good at suave handsome-men parts. I began to get successful when he was out of fashion; it was agony to watch him.”

English actress, singer, and author

Dame Sheila Cameron Hancock is an English actress, singer, and author. She has worked across stage, film, and television, with a career closely associated with London theatre. She is known for appearing in both plays and musicals, and for screen roles as well. Her work spans performance and writing, making her a familiar figure in British arts for many years.