Imelda Staunton SUCCESS (plagued by dealers)

[Paul.W]

Saw the wonderful "Entertaining Mr Sloane" last night at the Trafalgar Studios. Imelda kindly signed a photo and programme and asked whether I had seen the show that night. She seemed genuinely pleased that I had and chatted about future filming - another Cranford season is in the pipeline. She is a very nice and genuine person - and of course a great actress. A number of dealers (from the Leicester Square premiere?) spotted her as she was crossing the road and started to approach her. As soon as the lights changed she was off - a great sprinter!