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Lady Rachel Billington
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Rachel Billington and her husband Kevin in 1968
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Rachel Mary Pakenham
11 May 1942 Oxford, England
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| Occupation | Author, novelist |
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Kevin Billington
(m. 1967; |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford Elizabeth Harman |
| Relatives | Christine Longford (aunt); Judith Kazantzis (sister); Lady Antonia Fraser (sister); Thomas Pakenham (brother); Harriet Harman (cousin) |
Lady Rachel Mary Billington (born 11 May 1942) is a British author. She is known for writing many books for both adults and children. Her parents, the 7th Earl and Countess of Longford, were also writers. Her aunt, Christine Longford, was a writer too.
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What Has Rachel Billington Written?
Rachel Billington started writing full-time in 1968. Before that, she worked in television in London and New York. She has written many different kinds of books.
Novels for Adults
She has published twenty-one novels for adults. Some of her popular books include A Woman's Age and Bodily Harm. Her novel Glory (2015) tells the story of the Gallipoli campaign during the First World War. It shows the war through the eyes of soldiers and their families at home.
Books for Young Readers
Rachel Billington has also written six novels for children. She has written six religious books for children as well. These books help young readers learn about important stories.
Non-Fiction Books
She has written three non-fiction books. One of these is The Great Umbilical, which is about the special connection between mothers and daughters.
Writing for TV, Radio, and Newspapers
Rachel Billington has written plays for BBC Television shows. She has also written many radio plays. She helped write film scripts, like The Light at the Edge of the World (1971). She writes articles for newspapers in the UK and the US. For three years, she wrote a regular column for The Sunday Telegraph.
How Rachel Billington Helps Others
Rachel Billington does a lot of volunteer work. She helps organizations that support writers and readers.
Helping Writers and Readers
From 1998 to 2001, she was the President of English PEN. This is an organization for writers. She is now an Honorary Vice-President. While she was President, she started a program called Readers & Writers. This program sends books and writers to schools, prisons, and other places. It helps people who might not have many books or chances to meet authors.
Supporting Prisoners and Reading
She is a trustee of the Longford Trust. This trust was created to honor her father, Lord Longford. In 1991, she joined the team that creates Inside Time. This is a newspaper for prisoners. She writes a monthly column for it. She also helps with The Tablet, a Catholic weekly newspaper. Rachel Billington is also a trustee of the Siobhan Dowd Trust. This trust helps encourage reading among children who might not have many opportunities.
Awards and Recognition
Rachel Billington was given the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) award in 2012. She received this honor for her great contributions to literature. This award recognizes her important work as a writer.
About Rachel Billington's Family Life
Rachel Billington was married to Kevin Billington. He was a director for films, theatre, and television. They had four children and five grandchildren. They lived in London and in a very old house in Dorset, England. Rachel Billington is also the godmother of Boris Johnson. Her cousin is Harriet Harman, who was a leader in the Labour political party.
In 2006, a TV film called Longford was made. It was about Rachel Billington's father and his work. In the film, actress Kate Miles played Rachel Billington.
List of Books by Rachel Billington
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