#OnThisDay 1959: Celia Irving interviewed a 13-year-old Jane Asher, who was preparing to play the lead in Alice Through the Looking Glass. #bbc #archives #1950s #janeasher #alicethroughthelookingglass | BBC Archive

Jane Asher: Acting Journey & Unexpected Beginnings Before the fame, Jane Asher was just chasing curiosity 🎬✨ From a curious child to a confident performer — Jane Asher’s story proves that great careers often start by accident. #JaneAsher #BritishCinema #HollywoodIcons #ClassicFilm #IconicRoots | Iconic Roots

Paul McCartney and Jane Asher became one of the most recognizable young couples of the 1960s, admired for their elegance and charm during the height of Beatlemania. Asher’s background in theatre and film brought a refined presence to many Beatles events, and she influenced McCartney’s early creative life, including his songwriting during the band’s most transformative years. Their time together captured the energy of London’s cultural boom, blending music, film, and fashion in a defining era. #f

#OTD 1959: Celia Irving interviewed a 13 year-old Jane Asher, who was preparing to play the lead in Alice Through the Looking Glass. | BBC Archive

The lovely Jane Asher has a treat for young bookworms today - she's reading The Enchanted Wood by Enid Blyton for our next installment of #BarnardosBedtimeBooks! Settle in and enjoy this first chapter - there's more to come! | Barnardo's