Caroline Aherne: Last News

BBC One at 9pm – as part of the BBC’s Festival Of Funny.Her Fast Show colleague John Thomson will present a series of clips from her work, including The Mrs Merton Show and The Royle Family, in the half-hour programme. Caroline died of lung cancer at home in Timperley, Greater Manchester, aged 52, in 2016.

Debbie McGee during an appearance on The Mrs Merton Show in 1995 has resurfaced online.The TV and radio star shared the hilarious snippet, which features one of the most famous comedy one-liners of all time, with her 43,100 Twitter followers.Debbie, who was married to magician Paul Daniels from 1988 until his death in 2016, appeared on the programme with athlete Kriss Akabusi.She said that the duo were in “stitches” when they took part in the mock chat show.The host of the programme was a character created by late comedian and actress Caroline Aherne.Debbie and Kriss were the first guests to appear on the programme on February 10, 1995, following the pilot episode.The 62-year-old told fans that she had “such happy memories” of the

The Royle Family is one of the greatest ever British sitcoms - but the comedy also managed to tug at our heartstrings.

Sue Johnston was devastated by the 2016 death of her Royle Family co-star Caroline Aherne, breaking down on national TV over her loss.

The Royle Family epitomised British life - with the characters becoming more beloved than the actual royal family.

The Royle Family has had the nation in stitches for over two decades - but it sounds like it would have been even funnier watching the cats make the show.

Ricky Tomlinson shared a special bond with his on-screen daughter Caroline Aherne.

Caroline Aherne had passed away. The Royle Family actors hit it off right away when they were filming the iconic series, which ran from 1998 to 2000 - with five special episodes airing from 2006 until 2012.

smash hit reality series was inspired by hit British sitcom The Royle Family and was narrated by actress and writer Caroline Aherne until her death in 2016. Caroline's Royle Family co-star and co-writer Craig Cash took over narrating Gogglebox following her death.

Ricky Tomlinson was absolutely devastated when he heard the deeply sad news that Caroline Aherne had died.

With an IQ of 176, Caroline Aherne was a smart as a whip and an undeniable comedy genius.

When the founding members of The Fast Show reunited to celebrate the cult comedy’s anniversary, there was one very sad absence.

Loose Women, Nadia Sawalha, Kaye Adams, Jane Moore and Judi Love spoke to The Royle Family stars Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston.

here"Expect to see rare and unseen footage, exclusive to this presentation, including: Frank and The Oh Blimey Big Band live at The Den 1991, deleted scenes from the Steve Sullivan BEING FRANK documentary, fan favourites compilations and Frank’s ‘comeback gig’ from 2005."Mr Sievey died in June 2010 after previously being diagnosed with cancer.Former members of his live band include BBC radio DJ Mark Radcliffe, and the journalist Jon Ronson.Another much loved comedy character, Caroline Aherne's Mrs Merton, made her TV debut on Frank's Fantastic Shed Show in the 1990s.More information can be found at the event's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/261598468388645/

When Ralf Little got the offer of a new road-trip TV show, he imagined exotic foreign locations.

Now here’s a funny thing... leading comedians are twice as likely to come from the North than anywhere else in the country.