Brenda Blethyn: What has been your biggest disappointment?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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Recorded Brenda Blethyn said elsewhere, not written here

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.

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

Others on this question

Arianna Huffington Greek and American businesswoman

I was crushed when my second book was rejected by 37 publishers.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 10 August 2013 source ↗

Robert Peston British journalist

I am rarely disappointed. I try to make the best of things.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 June 2018 source ↗

Ashley Walters British actor and rapper

Not being part of the Transformers franchise.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2012 source ↗

Malorie Blackman British writer

Not going to uni and getting my English degree.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 September 2013 source ↗

I hope that time hasn't come yet.

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

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