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Dawn French brings back Vicar of Dibley character to honour terminally ill friend

French originally played the role of Geraldine Grainger from 1994 to 2007

The Independent UK

Dawn French revives Vicar of Dibley character to honour terminally ill friend at ‘living funeral’

The comedienne and actress last donned Geraldine Granger’s cassock and dog collar in a series of mini lockdown specials back in 2020

Evening Standard

Dawn French reprises Vicar of Dibley role for beloved friend's 'living funeral'

Actor and comedian Dawn French reprised her iconic Vicar of Dibley role for her beloved friend's 'living funeral' as they celebrated her 'extraordinary life' together

Daily Mirror

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Pelargonsjuka is the Scandi gardening trend to know about – Dawn French is already a fan

Simple *and* stunning? No wonder so many people are falling for this Scandi gardening trend

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Actor Iona Stewart-Richardson, who has clown training, to play Matt Hancock in live show

The actress told us her clown training will ‘come in handy’

Evening Standard

Inside Dawn French's incredible 7.5 stone weight loss down to 'joyless' but easy changes

The comedian said there was "no magic wand" for her impressive results, but it was necessary after a concerning health scare.

Daily Record

Dawn French shares rare snap of husband on wedding day as they celebrate 10 year anniversary

The British comedy icon first got together with Mark, who she has described as a "very cheerful man," three years after splitting from her first and long-term husband Lenny Henry.

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Dawn French shares rare photo of husband on wedding day as she marks milestone

Dawn married Mark three years after splitting from first husband Lenny Henry

Daily Mirror

Inside Dawn French's gorgeous Cornwall mansion with stunning countryside views

Dawn French has given fans a look into her stunning Cornwall home after she sold her harbourside mansion back in 2021 for three times what she originally paid

Daily Mirror

Dame Darcey Bussell: ‘It was quite daunting kissing Harrison Ford – I still have the videotape!’

As she continues to strive for better physical education for young people, the celebrated British dancer speaks to Ellie Muir about changing the face of ballet, why she quit ‘Strictly’, and the time Hollywood came calling

The Independent UK

Comic Relief raises over £34m as stars parody The Traitors and Eurovision

Hosts of BBC fundraiser include AJ Odudu and Paddy McGuinness but Lenny Henry is absent for first time

The Guardian - UK

The Traitors fans left 'cackling' over 'incredible' return for Comic Relief sketch

The Traitors returned for a special Comic Relief sketch on Friday night, featuring the likes of Dawn French and Alison Hammond as well as the original BBC reality TV show's host Claudia Winkleman

Daily Mirror

Digested week: Hugh Grant plays the prat instead of the dumb Oscars game

Meanwhile Dawn French masters the art of a great show title, and are we all over-hydrated?

The Guardian - UK

Comic Relief 2023: The Traitors fans in hysterics over Dawn French’s Claudia Winkleman spoof

‘“I’m actually Claudia Winkleman: half woman, half fringe,’ French tells the contestants

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Inside Comic Relief's Lenny Henry and Dawn French's split after 25 years of marriage

As the former couple make a welcome return to Comic Relief's Red Nose Day, we look back at Lenny Henry and Dawn French's relationship - from the fun times to their heartbreaking split

The Guardian - UK

Dawn French ad cleared by watchdog after title of show draws complaints

Promoter says title – Dawn French is a Huge Twat – is humorous and aims any offence at comedian herself

Manchester Evening News

Dawn French poster calling her a 'huge t**t' gets seal of approval despite 'serious offence' complaints

The message was part of an advert for the actress and comedian's upcoming UK tour

The Independent UK

Dawn French poster cleared over ‘serious offence’ complaints

The poster advertised the comedian’s upcoming UK tour.

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Wales Online

The full list of BBC colleagues and celebrities supporting Gary Lineker

The broadcaster is reportedly set to make an apology to the presenter

Wales Online

Dawn French fans confused as star shares snap from inside the Winkleverse

Fans said she looked 'more like Claudia than Claudia'

Manchester Evening News

Dawn French fans 'spit their coffee out' as she shows off drastic transformation ahead of BBC The Traitors return

The BBC icon now looks so different, fans are having to double take

The Guardian - UK

‘The funniest stuff is just chatting’: Jennifer Saunders on coping with modern life and why family comes first

For years, Jennifer Saunders’ silliness, zaniness and gleeful vulgarity has made her one of our most brilliant comedians. But now she finds herself doing ‘active acting’. She talks about postboxes, puzzling and why she couldn’t be happier

Daily Mirror

Carol Vorderman, Dawn French and Ian Wright lead stars backing Gary Lineker amid BBC row

Celebrities have been among those expressing support for former football and pundit Gary Lineker amid an impartiality row involving the presenter and the BBC following a tweet he made recently

The Independent UK

Who has lent their support to Gary Lineker amid BBC row?

Many high-profile figures including Carol Vorderman and Ian Wright have lent their support to Lineker after his impartiality row with the BBC.

Evening Standard

Dawn French shows off her uncanny ‘transformation’ into Claudia Winkleman

The Vicar of Dibley star was almost unrecognisable

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