Viewers of BBC's The One Show were left shocked to discover Sheila Hancock's age. The actress appeared on the show to promote her new book when she confirmed how many years she has been alive.
Dame Sheila appeared on the show on Thursday night (June 9) and told how she is now 89 years old and that death is 'imminent' for her, not because she is ill but because she is 'nearly 90'.
She appeared on the show alongside Lenny Henry who was shocked to discover her age. He said said: "No way! Really?" Sheila replied: "I am, of course I am!"
