Brenda Blethyn: When were you happiest?

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Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.

You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.

Recorded Brenda Blethyn said elsewhere, not written here

I hope that time hasn't come yet.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 April 2012 source ↗

Others on this question

Martin Clunes English actor

On childhood family holidays in Mallorca, with my mum, dad and sister, Amanda.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 September 2018 source ↗

Simon Callow British actor

At drama school, because I started having relationships with other men and found a satisfying job.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 December 2017 source ↗

Jonnie Peacock British athlete

Probably when I finish a race.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2018 source ↗

Vinnie Jones English professional footballer and actor

In 1988, when the final whistle went in the FA Cup final and we beat Liverpool.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 June 2016 source ↗

An old tutor at Guildford School of Acting – Ian Ricketts. He is a wonderfully inspiring man.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 April 2012 source ↗

I was really disappointed not to be auditioned for Pride & Prejudice, but then they changed their minds and I got the part of Mrs Bennet.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 April 2012 source ↗

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