Elizabeth Power

Elizabeth Lizzie Power is a British actress. Power began her career in repertory theatre and went on to appear in several West End musicals. However, she best known for her work on British television, in particular her role as Christine Hewitt in the BBC soap opera, EastEnders . She has since gone on to feature in various stage productions. She is the estranged wife of television personality, Michael Aspel.

Power was born in Eastbourne, East Sussex. She began singing and dancing lessons at the age of four, prompted by her mother, who was very keen for her to perform. However, at the age of 14, Power concluded that she wasnt physically suited to be a dancer, so she decided to take up acting on the advice of her teacher. Power auditioned for a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art at the age of 17, and was accepted. She has commented I just glided into it so I was still naiveRada was good and I realised there was more than just going on stage and being clapped. Power graduated from RADA in 1966.

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