Leslie Ash has been tearfully watching clips of Jill Gascoine since she heard her friend of 40 years had died. Her favourite is not when they starred together for two years as detectives on TV hit C.A.T.S Eyes, but of Jill dancing on a Morecambe and Wise Christmas special in 1980.
Miraculously keeping a straight face, Jill’s sombre steps soon give way to sensational high-kicking that leave Ernie and Eric stunned. “That was Jill, exactly how she was” says Leslie. “She had this amazing look - God she was a beautiful woman and Jesus she was sexy. “And men adored her.
She was very powerful. Amongst men producers and directors, she was totally accepted as one of the big name, high earners. And she deserved it.” Two missed meetings 10 years ago
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