The Latest Breaking News from Dame Joanna Lumley

Joanna Lumley says ‘heartbreaking’ Nepal flood could have been predicted

Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday said 1,252 deaths had been recorded since the flash flood on August 26.

Evening Standard · Sep 3

Dame Judi Dench pleads with council to reject bottling plant on woodland

North Yorkshire Council has received more than 1,000 objections to the scheme.

Evening Standard · Apr 16

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

Dame Joanna Lumley wants no 'memorial service'

Dame Joanna Lumley told her husband, Stephen Barlow, that she does not want a "memorial service" after she dies - but Stephen said it will be his and her son Jamie's decision on whether to honour her wish.

BANG Premier · Nov 24, 2025

Dame Joanna Lumley knew nothing about Wednesday Addams before joining Netflix series

Dame Joanna Lumley had to "quickly watch" an episode of Netflix's Wednesday to get an understanding of the programme after she was cast as Grandmama, Hester Frump.

BANG Premier · Oct 25, 2025

Dame Joanna Lumley calls for new approach to global migration debate

She said most people ‘would rather remain in their own homeland’, but a lack of food or warfare drives them to leave.

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2025

Joanna Lumley ‘wouldn’t mind’ assisted dying if she reached a ‘miserable’ state

‘When I get to the stage where I can’t speak and have to be fed, that won’t be me any more and that’s when I wouldn’t mind saying farewell’

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2025

Joanna Lumley glimpsed in trailer for new series of Netflix hit Wednesday

The show is based on the world of the Addams family.

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025

King and Queen host reception to unveil national reading medal

A star-studded event at Clarence House saw the launch of the Queen’s Reading Room Medal.

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025

Dame Joanna Lumley makes frank admission about her looks: 'I don't care anymore...'

Dame Joanna Lumley "doesn't care" what she looks like anymore. - even though she was "insecure" during her days as a model.

BANG Premier · Jan 14, 2025