Dame Sheila Hancock – In her nineties but refusing to be defined by her age.

About this episode

<p>Sheila Hancock tells Katherine that since turning ninety she’s been treated differently and says you have to battle against the limitations that society puts on you as you age. &nbsp;</p><p>Born in 1933, Sheila has been on our stage and screen for 70 years but in latter years has been best known for her writing.&nbsp; She says the global political atmosphere now is reminiscent of the years before &nbsp;World War Two and her and her contemporaries are alarmed.&nbsp; But she says, with great troubles can come great change.</p><p>She still misses her late husband John Thaw, who died 25 years ago, but says her curiosity and grandchildren keep her young.&nbsp; She admits she has on occasion used the power of her title, Dame, to get tables in restaurants and get her own way!</p><p>Dr Nichola Conlon and Sheila discuss how loneliness and isolation can impact on your biological age and Nichola talks about the difference between your life span and health span. &nbsp;&nbsp;Nichola applauds Sheila, who has just joined a gym and says, you are never too old to exercise and build muscle.</p><p>This interview was recorded before VE day.</p><p>Lead producer– Henrietta Harrison</p><p>Social media - &nbsp;&nbsp;Cassidy&nbsp;Rebelo </p><p>Video Producer – Elena Cotton</p><p>Video Producer– David May</p><p>Artwork – Ben Watkins&nbsp;</p><p>Video Editor - &nbsp;Paul Collins-Reddin&nbsp;</p><p>Head of Video – Edie Jefferys</p><p>Sound Designer – Dominic Delargy</p><p>Chief CreatIve Officer –&nbsp;Lucie&nbsp;Cave</p><p></p>