Post by Clive on Jun 4, 2010 10:15:29 GMT 9.5
The press pack for Made in Dagenham has now been released, listing a 1st October UK release date. There are a number of UHQ pics, of which only one features Miranda. (Its the same as a small picture we had of her previously). I have uploaded the pic to the website - its much too big for the gallery, so if you want to check it out, this link should get it
www.miranda-richardson.com/mr-DG-992.jpg
And from the production notes: -
The inimitable Barbara Castle, who was as Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity under Harold Wilson’s government, is played by Miranda Richardson who says “At that time, there were hardly any women in government and, depending on how you look at it, flatteringly or unflatteringly, Harold Wilson described her as the best man in his cabinet,” says Richardson of the formidable Mrs Castle. “But unlike Thatcher, she had a great humanity about her and a great charm. She comes across as someone that is genuine, so you can believe that she has the best interests of society at heart. And what I really like about her is that, in the best sense, she was romantic, she hadn’t lost the romance of her politics. There was a belief that things can change and should change.”
Richardson admits this role represented a very particular challenge for her. “Barbara Castle was a heroine for so many people,” she says. “I really wanted to try and get under her skin and I don’t think I’ve attempted anything like this before. She had a hell of a life and a life well lived. And she relished the challenge of her job. Every day she went to work knowing that this was what she should be doing. It’s inspiring. She had that energy right to the end.”
www.miranda-richardson.com/mr-DG-992.jpg
And from the production notes: -
The inimitable Barbara Castle, who was as Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity under Harold Wilson’s government, is played by Miranda Richardson who says “At that time, there were hardly any women in government and, depending on how you look at it, flatteringly or unflatteringly, Harold Wilson described her as the best man in his cabinet,” says Richardson of the formidable Mrs Castle. “But unlike Thatcher, she had a great humanity about her and a great charm. She comes across as someone that is genuine, so you can believe that she has the best interests of society at heart. And what I really like about her is that, in the best sense, she was romantic, she hadn’t lost the romance of her politics. There was a belief that things can change and should change.”
Richardson admits this role represented a very particular challenge for her. “Barbara Castle was a heroine for so many people,” she says. “I really wanted to try and get under her skin and I don’t think I’ve attempted anything like this before. She had a hell of a life and a life well lived. And she relished the challenge of her job. Every day she went to work knowing that this was what she should be doing. It’s inspiring. She had that energy right to the end.”
it's awesome to hear her talking about her character 
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