Peter Bradshaw (@peterbradshaw1.bsky.social)

Shirley Valentine gave Pauline Collins a role to match her talent. She seized it with style and glee The film for which the actor, who has died aged 85, is best-remembered is also that in which she was afforded most airtime. If only more film-makers had managed to channel her warm, sharp charm https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/nov/06/shirley-valentine-gave-pauline-collins-a-role-to-match-her-talent-she-seized-it-with-style-and-glee?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other