Before you listen to this BBC podcast, I'd like to introduce myself.

My name's Stevie Middleton and I'm a BBC Commissioner for a load of sport podcasts.

I'm lucky to do that at the BBC because I get to work with leading journalists, experienced

pundits and the biggest sports stars.

Together we bring you untold stories and fascinating insights straight from the player's mouths.

But the best thing about doing this at the BBC is our unique access to the sporting world.

What that means is that we can bring you podcasts that create a real connection to dedicated sports fans across the UK.

So if you like this podcast, head over to BBC Sounds where you'll find plenty more.

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Lauren Levern here, we're taking our Easter break,

so until we're back on air,

we're showcasing a few programmes from our archive for you.

As usual, the music's been shortened for rights reasons.

This week's guest is the actor Dame Joan Plowright, who died in January.

Sue Lawley cast her away in 2006. My castaway this week is an actress.

She's one of the great ladies of the British stage

and has been at the forefront of her profession

since she first appeared at the Royal Court Theatre in London half a century ago.

In those days, she was identified

with the new wave appearing in plays by writers such as Arnold Wesker and John Osborne. She went on

to make her name in more established roles, winning actress of the year for her performance as Shaw's

St Joan. And then, through her marriage to Lawrence Olivier, became closely associated

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