Darcey Bussell: Looking for Audrey

Behind Audrey Hepburn's dazzling image, Darcey Bussell unravels an epic tale of betrayal, courage, heartache and broken dreams. For as long as she can remember Darcey has been fascinated by Audrey Hepburn: style icon, star of Breakfast at Tiffany's, an Oscar winner at 24. Now, Darcey follows in Audrey's footsteps through Holland, London, Rome, Switzerland and Hollywood to find out more. She discovers Audrey started out as a dancer, risked her life in the war and, although adored the world over, was always looking for love.

Cast

Darcey Bussell

as Self - Presenter

Audrey Hepburn

as Self / Various (archive footage)

Rino Barillari

as Self - Photographer

Pamela Church Gibson

as Self - Historian

Marian Collier

as Self - Actress

Luca Dotti

as Self

Sean H. Ferrer

as Self

Peter Frey

as Self - Family Friend

Miriam Nelson

as Self

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