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‘I didn’t realise I was so loved’: the people hosting their own ‘living funerals’

Wouldn’t it be nice to hear all the lovely things friends and family might say about us at our funeral? Isabelle Aron meets five people – some with a terminal diagnosis – who have done just that

The Guardian - UK

Dawn French reveals 'humiliating' skit caused her to quit French & Saunders double act

The actress and comedian says she cried 'all the way home' after performing beside US singer Anastacia

Evening Standard

32 celebs who embraced going grey - and the chic ways they styled their silver dos

We've rounded up 32 celebs who embraced their grey hair, incase you're looking to do the same...

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Dawn French recalls bizarre experience with live hippo on Harry Potter set: ‘Genuinely terrifying’

‘Oh God, I’d like to run now,’ comedian recalls about time on set with real-life hippo

The Independent UK

Dawn French reveals she had a knee replacement 14 years after Vicar Of Dibley stunt left her in agony

The actress and comedian injured her knee while recreating her famous Vicar Of Dibley puddle skit on The Paul O'Grady show

Evening Standard

The best (and worst) Christmas supermarket adverts of 2023, ranked

Michael Bublé and Mariah Carey have officially defrosted, so it can only mean one thing...

The Independent UK

Ranked: The best (and worst) Christmas supermarket adverts of 2023

Michael Bublé and Mariah Carey have officially defrosted, so it can only mean one thing...

The Independent UK

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What an ass! Ghosts star takes on classic Shakespeare character

The latest production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream features Mathew Baynton in what the actor calls ‘an absolute treat of a role’

The Guardian - UK

Dawn French reveals she and Jennifer Saunders almost died in carbon monoxide leak

The TV star credited an early wake-up call for saving their lives, revealing 'the gas would’ve finished us off.'

Evening Standard

Jennifer Saunders teases new Absolutely Fabulous-linked project

Jennifer Saunders has given Absolutely Fabulous fans a thrilling update about another instalment of beloved comedy series.

Evening Standard

Super Thursday: 7 books to pick up on the biggest day in publishing

From Mary Berry to Shirley Ballas, some major names have new books coming out.

The Independent UK

Dawn French says she’s ‘not taking any s**t from anyone’ in blast at body-shamers

The comedian says it’s unfair that women in the public eye are often ‘reduced’ to descriptions of their appearance

Evening Standard

Dawn French hits back at weight loss comments following 2014 hysterectomy

‘I’m not taking any s*** from anyone about any of it,’ comedian explained

The Independent UK

French laughing at her own expense on Australian tour

Dawn French is returning to Newcastle.

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Evening Standard

Dawn French at the London Palladium review: a spectacularly self-mocking, must-see show

French’s show has the charm and charisma to turn the slightest of incidents into 24-carat gossipy gold

Evening Standard

Dawn French says recreating Vicar of Dibley puddle stunt 'left her in pain for years'

The iconic scene re-done on the Paul O’Grady show led to the actress using a cane

The Independent UK

‘You’re welcome’: Dawn French playfully accuses Richard Osman of ‘imitating’ her book cover

Former ‘Pointless’ star Osman has since responded to ‘Vicar of Dibley’ actor’s claim

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How Dawn French got us hooked on this maximalist bedroom trend

This maximalist bedroom trend is going to be a VBD – and Dawn French is already a fan

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Dawn French has become an accidental fashion influencer, and it’s all thanks to... tea towels

Dawn French’s chic tea towel dress has delighted fans on social media

The Independent UK

Town once home to Vicar of Dibley star Dawn French reverses ban on female vicars

Fowey in Cornwall previously claimed its decision to ban female vicars was ‘not sexist’

The Guardian - UK

Cornish church reverses ban on female vicars

St Fimbarrus church in Fowey, formerly home to Vicar of Dibley star Dawn French, says previous stance was ‘misguided’

Wales Online

The people who rejected or gave back their honours including Prince Philip, two Beatles, and Michael Sheen

Some big-name celebrities have turned down knighthoods and peerages for a number of reasons

Daily Record

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

The unusual living funeral was organised for the CoppaFeel! founder Kris Hallenga.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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