The daily jane - Jane’s Journal, The Diary of a Bright Young Thing (1932

Christabel remained slightly startled by the strong reaction her figure and face prompted, but was clearly delighted that her beauty propelled bomber crews through perilous raids across the English Channel and deep into Germany.

However, the nudity was too much for prudish American audiences, and the attempt ceased during 1946.

She recalled transfixing an entire regiment during an appearance and recording 62 marriage proposals in one week.

Built on the back of her coverage — or rather her lack of covering — in The Daily Mirror, Christabel also had a hugely successful stage show.