Leslie Ash: Last News

Neil Morrissey has labelled his iconic Men Behaving Badly character Tony Smart and Martin Clunes' Gary Strang as "misogynistic", asserting that the show wouldn't pass muster in today's climate. The sitcom, which aired from 1992 to 1998, followed the beer-drinking, TV-watching, woman-chasing antics of Tony and Gary. Caroline Quentin portrayed Dorothy, Gary's beleaguered girlfriend, while Leslie Ash played Debs, the object of Tony's affection.

It's now 20 years since actress Leslie Ash faced a horrifying ordeal where she contracted a scary superbug and was left unable to walk, threatening her whole future. She had been admitted to hospital in April 2004 after suffering two cracked ribs after falling off her bed during a love-making session with husband, ex-footballer Lee Chapman.

Leslie Ash has been spotted walking in Battersea Park in London this weekend.The actress, 62, was pictured with a walking stick, wearing a black coat, leggings and top which she partnered with vibrant trainers.The star walked with her dog and husband Lee Chapman while enjoying the warmer climes over the weekend. Famed for her roles in 1979 cult classic Quadrophenia and 90s sitcom Men Behaving Badly, her health ordeal in the noughties left her unable to walk. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Doctors previously told the actress she would be in wheelchair by 60, after a life-changing spinal injury.The former Men Behaving Badly told The Sun: “They said I'd be in a wheelchair by 60 because of my terrible hips and knees.

"We were there so the passing was as good as one could hope for."Nothing wrong with her brain - even earlier this week she was grilling us both about work."It's really impossible to believe that she has gone though, because I know we're not alone in thinking that somehow she'd go on forever.She meant so much to so many."The sisters continued to say what their mother meant to them and the influence she had on so many.They continued: "She wasn't just our mum, she was our best friend, our mentor, our adviser, our role model, our holiday companion, our giggle-maker and our boss!"She adored her family and was so proud of us all.She also adored her career and spending time with everybody."She was more than a mother to us - she was also a friend.To many in the industry she was more than a friend - she was often a mother."Beryl founded Hartswood Films in 1979 and it would go on to produce shows like the 1990s sitcom Men Behaving Badly starring Martin Clunes, Neil Morrissey and Leslie Ash.Her company was also behind the popular and critically acclaimed drama Sherlock starring Benedict Cumberbatch.For her outstanding contribution to TV, she was made an OBE in 2000 and a CBE in 2016.In 2004 she received BAFTA's Alan Clarke Award for outstanding creative contribution to television.In 2016 she was presented with a lifetime achievement prize at the Women in Film and TV Awards by actor Benedict Cumberbatch.Her daughter Sue followed in the TV industry as a producer and is married to writer and producer Steven Moffat, the former showrunner of Doctor Who and co-creator of Sherlock.Her career started when she was asked by Steptoe And Son writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson to type up their scripts.She also had success selling shows such as

DON'T MISS...Strictly plunged into crisis as two dance pros 'refuse Covid jab' [UPDATE]Royal Family butt of the joke at Emmys 2021 as host references Meghan [UPDATE]Leslie Ash warned she'd be wheelchair-bound at 60 [INSIGHT]Jason shared the post on his account along with his reply: "At what point have I s***ged off any doctors or GP surgeries!? It’s the system that is f**ked!"Patients and staff are on the same side! It needs fixing!"Feeling a bit sorry for the television personality, user chartley2908 remarked: "Taking some stick here mate.""That’s Twitter for ya!" the father-of-six replied.User SueGrant14 added: "The whole system is a joke! I’ve had the same treatment. Can’t see a Doctor, just send photograph and someone will call you.

Quadrophenia are set to reunite in new film To Be Someone this summer.The upcoming film, telling “a thrilling tale of mods, music and organised crime”, will see actors from the 1979 classic, which was a love letter to The Who, reunite on the big screen in a continuation of a celebration of British mod culture.Returning actors will include Leslie Ash, Toyah Willcox, Mark Wingett, Trevoir Laird and Gary Shail, in a new film inspired by Quadrophenia and inspired by Peter Meadows’ book.Alongside the veteran actors, newcomers Sam Gittins and Laura McMonagle will also star in To Be Someone.Check out the film’s trailer below:A synopsis for the new film reads: “As the co-owner of a popular mods nightclub and with a successful scooter shop business

Casualty star Leslie Ash has admitted that she won't be able to look after her grandson alone until he is older because of her health struggles.

Having been off our screens for almost 11 years, we were delighted when Leslie Ash exclusively revealed to OK! this week that she’s got a very exciting new role on hit BBC series Casualty. Now 61 and having suffered a life-changing spinal infection, the mum-of-two is the first to admit getting back into showbiz has been tough.

Leslie Ash has warned women about the risks of lip fillers after a shocking experience left her with a notorious swollen trout pout 20 years ago.

Leslie Ash is reportedly due to make a TV comeback after 11-year hiatus with BBC soap opera Doctors.

Leslie Ash has been tearfully ­watching clips of Jill Gascoine since she heard her friend of 40 years had died.