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Darcey Bussell: Looking for Audrey (2014)

Behind Audrey Hepburn's dazzling image, Darcey Bussell unravels an epic tale of betrayal, courage, heartache and broken dreams. For as long as she can remember Darcey has been fascinated by Audrey Hepburn: style icon, star of Breakfast at Tiffany's, an Oscar winner at 24. Now, Darcey follows in Audrey's footsteps through Holland, London, Rome, Switzerland and Hollywood to find out more. She discovers Audrey started out as a dancer, risked her life in the war and, although adored the world over, was always looking for love.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Darcey BussellDarcey BussellSelf - Presenter
  • Photo of Audrey HepburnAudrey HepburnSelf / Various (archive footage)
  • Photo of Rino BarillariRino BarillariSelf - Photographer
  • Photo of Pamela Church GibsonPamela Church GibsonSelf - Historian
  • Photo of Marian CollierMarian CollierSelf - Actress
  • Photo of Luca DottiLuca DottiSelf
  • Photo of Sean H. FerrerSean H. FerrerSelf
  • Photo of Peter FreyPeter FreySelf - Family Friend
  • Photo of Miriam NelsonMiriam NelsonSelf

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