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'I am left with a gaping loss' - Sheila Hancock on loneliness after the death of her husband

Sheila Hancock opened up on the grief of losing her husband - and the loneliness that has come after

Woman & Home · Oct 4, 2025

Sheila Hancock admits she’s overwhelmed with loneliness after husband John Thaw’s death

‘Who is there now to wipe my tears and make me laugh?’ actor asked

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

Dame Sheila Hancock still talks to late husband John Thaw

Veteran actress Dame Sheila Hancock still talks to her late husband John Thaw more than 23 years after his death.

BANG Premier · Sep 9, 2025

Gen Z finds democracy dull because it knows so little about history

A basic grounding in events is vital if young people are to realise the power and privilege of the ballot box

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2025

Dame Sheila Hancock taking course to battle anxiety

Dame Sheila Hancock has revealed she's taking a course to help with her anxiety because she has spent years worrying and wants to learn some tools to help her deal with the pressures of every day life.

BANG Premier · Feb 3, 2025

‘You name it, I did it’: Sheila Hancock on comedy, age and anxiety

You might think Dame Sheila Hancock would be taking life a little easy – no chance. She talks about her working-class roots, being lucky in love, the frustration of being passed over for serious roles – and why she’s fed up with feeling anxious

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025

Dame Sheila Hancock says Jesus Christ would have been cancelled if he were alive

Actor believes religious preacher would have been the victim of cancel culture

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024

Sheila Hancock ‘not against’ assisted dying but hopes for better palliative care

The 91-year-old star said ‘I’m not frightened of death’.

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2024

Do people become less sociable with age? Not me – I’ve barely stopped since turning 90

Scientists think there may be benefits for older people who step back. I prefer to have ‘thank you and goodbye’ parties with my dearest friends, says actor and writer Sheila Hancock

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2024

‘We didn’t worry about a few dirty laughs!’ The Carry On women on playing nags, bra-burners and ‘crumpet’

No one could say that the Carry On movies stretched their female stars, or paid them generously. But, decades later, Amanda Barrie, Valerie Leon, Sheila Hancock and co have fond memories

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2024