Alison Steadman in Abigail's Party ... director of Anora, and a Mike Leigh fan. “I’m not being disparaging of Ken Loach, but Mike Leigh’s is a very objective and non-partisan approach ...

This comprehensive collection of Mike Leigh’s work at the BBC includes his greatest hit, Abigail’s Party (with Alison Steadman inflicting Demis Roussos on her neighbours), and one of his ...

Michael "Mike" Leigh, OBE (born 20 February 1943 ... Leigh's role in helping to create stars – Liz Smith in Hard Labour, Alison Steadman in Abigail's Party, Brenda Blethyn in Grown-Ups, Antony ...

In real life, actress Alison Steadman’s luckier than her alter-ego as she’s the proud mum of two grown up sons - Toby, 45, and Leo, 43 - with her former husband, director Mike Leigh.