Olivia Colman, Oscar winning actress. Stephen Smith charts her career from an appearance at the age of 4 in a school nativity play, through to her current project as Mrs. Scrubbit in the new 'Wonka' film.

Olivia Colman first came to public attention as a comedy actress in 'That Mitchell and Webb Look' and then 'Peep Show' but she always felt she could do more. It was being cast in the British film 'Tyrannosaur' that brought her to the attention of Hollywood. Now she's on her way to National Treasure status with the likes of Dame Judi Dench and Dame Helen Mirren.

CONTRIBUTORSPaterson Joseph, Actor, Producer, Writer. Screen Credits, Boat Story, VigilPaul Hands, Former Director of Drama, Gresham's SchoolAnna Smith, Film Critic, Broadcaster and host of 'Girls on Film' podcastCatherine Shoard, Film Critic, The Guardian

PRODUCTION TEAMProducers: Diane Richardson, Julie BallEditor: Bridget HarneySound: Neil ChurchillProduction Co-ordinator: Maria Ogundele

CREDITSPeep Show, Channel 4 Wonka, Warner Bros. PicturesL'Orchestre Cinematique, Pure Imagination (Newley/Bricusse) Oscars Award Ceremony 2019 - Best Actress AwardThe Crown, Netflix , Writer: Peter MorganLife in Stages, Episode 1 Olivia Colman, National Theatre