Never a Dull Moment
A biography of Peggy Batchelor as told to Carole Hawkins
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Then a diminutive figure took the stage. Peggy Batchelor’s strong, melodious voice filled the room; the audience were spellbound. For 90 minutes she held their rapt attention as story after story of her extraordinary wartime experiences were unveiled. At the end, they wanted more, much more; and then someone asked the question, “Have you ever written a book?” No, Peggy had not, and over lunch and several glasses of wine, we discussed the possibilities of recording this amazing life story for posterity. This is Peggy’s book
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About the Book
This is the true story of Peggy Batchelor, whose first performance was as Baby Peggy of the Wembley Tattoo in 1925, who went on to entertain the troops in ENSA during the Second World War, who pursued a varied acting career, involving broadcasting at the Olympics of 1948, working for the BBC and in theatre, and who then had a successful career in education. It is a story of adventure, of shipwrecks and of tigers and colourful characters. It is a love story, but above all, it is the story of a truly remarkable and unique woman.
About the Author
Carole Hawkins is an historian who has been head of three school and is now an educational consultant and author. She has a particular interest in the second world war and a passion for the performing arts. Married with two adult children, she lives in Buckinghamshire.