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Kathy Burke doubts she will ever act again

Kathy Burke doubts if she will ever return to acting unless she is offered a special role, as she is content in her self-imposed exile.

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These young women all died from cancer, but they are still helping thousands of others every day

WORLD CANCER DAY: Jessica Brady, Danielle Leslie and Nina Lopes were all women who died from cancer far too young, but their legacy lives on in the laws they helped shape and the powerful messages they left behind. As new figures show cancer is on the rise among women under…

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A Mind of My Own by Kathy Burke audiobook review – an honest and hilarious memoir

The no-nonsense comic actor and author further cements her status as a national treasure with her trademark gobby one-liners

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The best books to give as presents this Christmas, personally recommended

CHRISTMAS 2025: When it comes to gifts, you can’t go wrong with a good book. Here you’ll find standout titles across genres and styles, thoughtfully selected by The Independent’s culture staff to suit readers of every predilection

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The best memoirs and biographies of 2025

Anthony Hopkins and Kathy Burke on acting, Jacinda Ardern and Nicola Sturgeon on politics, plus Margaret Atwood on a life well lived

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Kathy Burke shares the unforgettable moment fate brought her and a stranger together

'It was like the universe stepped in,' she says

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‘We were fitted with remote control penises’: Harry Enfield and Kathy Burke on Kevin and Perry Go Large

‘When it was screened in America, people hated it so much they wanted to burn the cinema down’

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A Mind of My Own by Kathy Burke review – a brilliant, blunt and beautiful memoir

The actor on being called ugly, telling Johnny Rotten to F-off, and striking gold at Cannes

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Kathy Burke says motherhood was never her ‘true heart’s calling’

In a candid admission in her new memoir, actress Kathy Burke says motherhood was never her “true heart’s calling”.

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‘I thought I was being Kathy Burke-fished’ says Taj Atwal after being contacted by her favourite actor

‘Who would have thought that little me would ever have any dialogue with Kathy Burke?’ asked Atwal while discussing Gimme Gimme Gimme

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Mel Giedroyc immerses herself in death: best podcasts of the week

The ex–Bake Off presenter takes over from Kathy Burke in an effortlessly fun funeral-based chatshow. Plus, are the robots coming for our jobs?

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Like it or not, Kevin & Perry Go Large was proud British cinema – now it’s all but gone

INSIDE FILM: Twenty-five years ago, Harry Enfield and Kathy Burke played libidinous teenage monsters in one of the most successful Britflicks in UK box office history. Since then, the British film industry has become crisis-stricken and largely Americanised, writes Adam White. Where did all the local stories go?

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‘A whirlwind of sexual emotion’: the rude, raucous return of one of TV’s funniest romances

From extremely awkward sex scenes to addictive 10-minute episodes that have left fans accosting the stars in the street, Cheaters is a romcom like no other. As season two looms, the cast talk about nudity, orgasm faces and Prince Harry

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Blitz review: Steve McQueen’s wartime drama is a monumental achievement in British cinema

The British filmmaker behind ‘12 Years a Slave’ and ‘Shame’ has returned with a terrifying, expressionist masterpiece starring Saoirse Ronan and newcomer Elliott Heffernan

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Kathy Burke addresses calls to revive Kevin and Perry after Oasis reunion

‘Thanks ever so for the love,’ the actor said

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Best podcasts of the week: Esther Perel’s love letter to romance

In this week’s newsletter: The audio superstar is back with a ‘beach read’ of a podcast, The Arc of Love. Plus: five of the best podcasts about death

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Steve Sweeney death: Lock, Stock and Nil By Mouth actor dies aged 74

‘Heard the sad news last night,’ Burke told her followers

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‘I miss Liz Truss’: Joe Lycett and Kathy Burke lead celebrity reactions to first leadership debate

The head-to-head on ITV saw Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer in heated exchanges over the NHS, immigration and tax

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Evening Standard

Lily Allen says lockdown saved her relationship with David Harbour

Many couples broke up due to the pressure of lockdown, but the Smile singer says she and the Stranger Things actor experienced the opposite

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Kathy Burke reveals she was left 'really angry' at Ant and Dec after 'step too far'

The British star spoke out against them while discussing the latest series of I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!

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Rylan Clark reveals his biggest regret about marriage to Dan Neal

The BBC Radio 2 presenter also gives an update on his love life

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Celebrity Big Brother star Natalie Cassidy reveals the one thing you should never do in the house

EXCLUSIVE: ‘You won’t last long because there is nowhere to hide’ the Sonia Fowler actress warned

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Saltburn director Emerald Fennell reveals she was almost beheaded in a freak boating accident

The British filmmaker recalled a lose anchor in Venice almost decapitated

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Anna Scher obituary

Drama teacher who started a theatre school for young people in north London, producing future stage and screen stars

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Tributes paid to ‘wonderful’ drama teacher Anna Scher, who has died at 78

Kathy Burke and Daniel Kaluuya among alumni of her London school, credited with making stars of often working-class students

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