Being Bridget Jones
Marking 25 years since the creation of the Bridget Jones character, author Helen Fielding opens up her personal archive to tell the story of how Bridget Jones鈥檚 Diary came to be.
Marking 25 years since the creation of the Bridget Jones character for a column in The Independent newspaper, author Helen Fielding opens up her personal archive for the very first time to tell the story of how Bridget Jones鈥檚 Diary came to be.
We meet Helen鈥檚 friends and family who inspired many of the characters and interview the stars of the hugely successful film adaptations, Ren茅e Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth.
Other contributors include Andrew Marr, Candice Carty-Williams, Jess Phillips, Richard Curtis, Cherie Blair and Germaine Greer.
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Edwyn Collins
A Girl Like You
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The Cardigans
My Favourite Game
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Donald Peers
If You Smile At The Sun
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Andy Williams
Can't Take My Eyes Off You
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Madness
It Must Be Love
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Sleeper
Inbetweener
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Sugababes
Overload
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Elastica
Connection
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Jamie O鈥橬eal
All By Myself
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Space
Female Of The Species
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D:Ream
Things Can Only Get Better
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Texas, Boilerhouse Boys
Say What You Want
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Carl Davis
Pride And Prejudice (Opening Title Music)
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Geri Halliwell
It's Raining Men
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Gabrielle
Dreams
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Helen Fielding |
| Interviewed Guest | Renee Zellweger |
| Interviewed Guest | Hugh Grant |
| Interviewed Guest | Colin Firth |
| Interviewed Guest | Jess Phillips |
| Interviewed Guest | Candice Carty-Williams |
| Interviewed Guest | Germaine Greer |
| Interviewed Guest | Richard Curtis |
| Interviewed Guest | Cherie Blair |
| Interviewed Guest | Richard Coles |
| Interviewed Guest | Andrew Marr |
| Director | Alex Harding |
| Executive Producer | Tanya Hudson |
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