Until recently, the actress Stephanie Beacham played the glamorous 'rich bitch' Sable in the American soap opera The Colbys. She has also appeared in the television saga Tenko. She's now returned to London to perform with the Royal Shakespeare Company. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, she looks back on her life and career.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Misa Criolla by Ariel Ramirez Book: The Ascent of Man by Dr Jacob Bronowski Luxury: Photograph of children