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Joanna Lumley says acting sex scenes are ‘pathetic’ and feels sorry for actors

‘I just think, ‘Poor old actors, there they go again, having to hammer away at each other, and look good while doing it’’

The Independent UK · Apr 28

I feel sorry for actors who have to film lots of sex scenes, Joanna Lumley says

The 79-year-old actor told the Radio Times she prefers the ‘falling in love’ side of romantic storylines

Evening Standard · Apr 27

Joanna Lumley 'scares off' masked thieves who tried to steal her car from outside her £2.5m London townhouse

Absolutely Fabulous star rushed out with neighbours after her car was one of a number targeted by thieves

Evening Standard · Apr 6

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Dame Joanna Lumley has swapped her ‘cheap as chips’ moisturiser for this high-tech firming cream – and we can see why

After years of swearing by a budget classic, Joanna Lumley’s latest skincare pick leans into cutting-edge collagen science…

Woman & Home · Apr 4

Dame Joanna Lumley horrified by 'young people having Botox'

Veteran actress Dame Joanna Lumley has admitted the idea of "young people having Botox" makes her "want to faint".

BANG Premier · Mar 30

‘The trick is not being so annoying that people hate you’: is awards-show hosting the toughest gig out there?

From the dire Hathaway and Franco double act to the charming Fey and Poehler combo, the choice of MC is vital to a show’s success. With Alan Cumming set to helm the Baftas on Sunday, here’s what he needs to know

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20

Pigs, punchups and a foaming red carpet: 10 amazing Baftas moments – ranked

Ahead of this Sunday’s awards night, we remember Joanna Lumley’s humourless stint at hosting, acrobats dressed as astronauts and the rage of Russell Crowe

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19

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London Fashion Week returns with comebacks and new talent

From Julien Macdonald’s comeback to royal favourites – here are the shows set to make headlines at London Fashion Week.

The Independent UK · Feb 12

Joanna Lumley ‘elated and full of champagne’ after Jilly Cooper memorial

The service took place at Southwark Cathedral in London on Friday morning.

Evening Standard · Jan 30

Queen joins Rivals stars to celebrate ‘champagne soul’ Dame Jilly Cooper

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

Evening Standard · Jan 30

'A ray of sunshine': Rivals stars and Queen Camilla pay tribute to Jilly Cooper at London memorial service

Rivals stars David Tennant, Victoria Smurfit and Danny Dyer are among the guests at the memorial for Dame Jilly Cooper at London’s Southwark Cathedral

Evening Standard · Jan 30

Amandaland Christmas special review – Jennifer Saunders is sublime in this Ab Fab reunion

The TV legend is back on screen with Joanna Lumley for a brilliant guest role in the Motherland spinoff. It’s all off to Aunt Joan’s mansion for a beautfifully bittersweet festive tale

The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2025

Amandaland Christmas Special review: An absolutely fabulous festive frolic

4/5 Our favourite west London posho gets rural for this Christmas’s best festive viewing, complete with a deeply satisfying Ab Fab reunion

Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2025

Arguments, children, rampant nostalgia: As a mother, Amandaland's festive special feels very close to home

Thank goodness Lucy Punch’s delightfully dotty Amanda is here to give us our annual dose of self-inspection

Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2025

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Woman & Home · Dec 25, 2025

Joanna Lumley’s 'Christmas isn’t Christmas' without sprouts, 'compulsory' hats and Mariah Carey

Joanna Lumley shares all about how she celebrates the big day - and it sounds, well, absolutely fabulous

The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2025

Christmas Day TV: Olivia Colman and the Peep Show gang do Bake Off

What chaos will Super Hans cause in the tent? Plus, calling all Ab Fab fans: Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley are back together! Here’s what to watch today

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2025

‘I actually screamed’: Inside the glorious Amandaland Christmas special

INTERVIEW: Irish actor Philippa Dunne, who plays Amanda’s best friend Anne, tells Hannah Ewens the secrets behind the festive episode, what it was like acting with the two iconic ‘Ab Fab’ actors Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders, and why the holiday season can be a flop for mothers everywhere

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025

A Ghost Story for Christmas: The Room in the Tower review – Joanna Lumley does not hold back

5/5 A recurring, terrifying dream is the theme of this year’s tale from Mark Gatiss, starring Lumley and Tobias Menzies

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2025

Christmas Eve TV: Joanna Lumley is frightful in a festive ghost story

Tobias Menzies also stars in a delightfully creepy adaptation by Mark Gatiss. Plus: Lenny Rush goes in search of Santa. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2025

TV comedy is back – starting with a festive Ab Fab reunion in Amandaland

Christmas episode of the Motherland spin-off is riding a resurgence begun by last year’s Gavin and Stacey finale

Woman & Home · Dec 19, 2025

Festive films the stars love: 7 celebs share their favourite Christmas movie

There’ll be no shortage of classic yuletide movies across the TV schedules this year. Here, celebrities including Olivia Coleman, Joanna Lumley and Alan Carr tell us their personal favourites

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025

Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders reunite in new Christmas Amandaland trailer

Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders will reunite on-screen in the upcoming Amandaland Christmas special, as shown in a new trailer.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2025

Christmas unwrapped! Your bumper festive TV guide 2025

From Judi Dench’s very naughty tea with Kenneth Branagh to the Peep Show Bake Off special – including Olivia Colman! – here’s your definitive guide to the best holiday viewing. Bring it on

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025

The best festive specials on UK TV this Christmas

The 2025 Great British Bake Off Christmas special will feature a Peep Show reunion with Olivia Colman, David Mitchell, and others, tackling themed challenges. BBC One, Christmas Day, 8:00 pm. The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will be the final episode hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. BBC One,…

Woman & Home · Dec 12, 2025

How to watch the Amandaland Christmas special 2025 from anywhere - stream online

If you love Amandaland, the festive episode will be unmissable - tune in as Amanda is back, with a whole host of excellent supporting characters behind her

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