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Celebration Day: Absolutely Fabulous star Helen Lederer reads ‘Sunflowers’ by Harry Baker in memory of Tony Slattery

Comedian Helen Lederer of Absolutely Fabulous fame performs “Sunflowers” by Harry Baker in memory of the actor Tony Slattery. “We’re very lucky in a lifetime to have those few friendships,” she says of her friendship with Slattery, “it’s rare.” The short film, directed by Oliver Parker and shot at Dr…

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Rivals stars among guests at memorial service celebrating Jilly Cooper’s life

The author was known for her steamy novels which focused on scandal and adultery in upper class society.

Evening Standard

Queen and Rivals stars among guests at memorial service celebrating Jilly Cooper’s life

The author has been honoured by Camilla, Dame Joanna Lumley, Danny Dyer and Stanely Tucci at London’s Southwark Cathedral

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Sara Pascoe’s novel wins inaugural Jilly Cooper award

Weirdo, the comedian’s ‘daring look at young womanhood’, is the first winner of new honour named after the Riders novelist, adding to the Comedy women in print prizes

The Guardian - UK

Pilgrimage viewers hail BBC programme as ‘loveliest’ show on TV

‘Made me laugh, cry and smile,’ one fan said

The Independent UK

Pilgrimage: The Road Through the Alps review – so wonderful that my faith in celebrities is restored

Seven stars crossing the Alps to see what they can learn about their faiths makes for miraculous television. Even a committed atheist can’t help feeling completely uplifted

The Guardian - UK

Jay McGuinness forced to pause filming on BBC show during emotional conversation

The Wanted star said he had expected to grow emotional while filming the new series

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Pilgrimage: The Road Through the Alps – release date, celebrities, route and everything we know

Pilgrimage returns as seven more famous faces embark on a journey of faith.

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Jay McGuiness on Catholicism being ‘too judgmental’ as he does pilgrimage

Pilgrimage: The Road Through The Alps sees McGuiness among celebrites taking part in the three-part series.

Evening Standard

Helen Lederer looks back: ‘I met a man at my book launch and knew I’d marry him. And divorce him’

The comedian on Liquorice Allsorts, being in Absolutely Fabulous, and single motherhood in the 90s

The Guardian - UK

The woman&home Christmas Live show is back for 2024!

Expect a celebrity lineup, fizz, fashion, beauty and a goody bag worth up to £360

Woman & Home

Not That I’m Bitter by Helen Lederer review – funny lessons from the comedy fringe

The comedian and actor’s memoir, rich in laughs and wisdom, celebrates her knack for being in the right place at the wrong time

The Guardian - UK

‘This is a ticking time bomb’: why are so many entertainers forced to work past retirement age?

From jobbing workers to familiar names, legions of entertainers are working well into their 70s and 80s. Why? Our writer uncovers an alarming story of shrinking budgets, axed royalties, misguided mortgages and paltry pensions

The Guardian - UK

Helen Lederer on envy, rejection, fun and fame: ‘I wanted it so badly – maybe that’s not normal’

She has appeared in some of the biggest sitcoms in British comedy history, from The Young Ones to Ab Fab, but always longed for her own show. Now 69, she looks back on the hilarity of her life – and the mortification

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Coronation Street's Ken Barlow set to have an exciting new love interest

Coronation Street viewers may just recognise her!

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Helen Lederer says young women today 'would be aghast' at sexism in TV in 80s and 90s

Comedian and actress Helen Lederer found fame on our screens in the 1980s and 90s in shows including Naked Video, Bottom, The Young Ones and Absolutely Fabulous

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Sunday with Helen Lederer: ‘My ideal is to be with nice people’

The comedian on lolling in bed, CBD gummies and lunch with friends

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