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| Born | December 24, 1963 |
| Hometown | Ealing, United Kingdom |
| Spouse | Peter Hook (m 1994 - 1997) |
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Comedian Caroline Aherne Dies Of Cancer At 52
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Comedy Performance | The Royle Family | Nominated |
| 2000 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Comedy Performance | The Royle Family | Nominated |
| 1999 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Comedy Performance | The Royle Family | Nominated |
| 1997 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Light Entertainment Performance | The Mrs. Merton Show | Nominated |
| 1996 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Light Entertainment Performance | The Mrs. Merton Show | Nominated |
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