Glenda Jackson Interview on 'Women in Love' Oscar Win (1971)

Oscar-winning actress and former Labour MP Glenda Jackson has died aged 87.

On 16 April 1971, Jackson spoke to ITN after finding out she had won the Best Actress Oscar for her performance as Gudrun in Women in Love (1970). It was the first of two Academy Awards for Best Actress Jackson would receive in her career, the second being given for her turn in A Touch of Class (1973). As well as recounting the moment she found out about her win, Jackson discussed the differences between the British and American film industries, the decline of Hollywood, and what she planned to do with her award.

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