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| Born | May 19, 1953 |
| Hometown | Prestwich, England |
| Net worth | $12 million |
| Height | 5'5" (1.65m) |
| Spouse | Geoffrey Durham (m 1980 - 2005) , Geoffrey Durham (m 1980 - 2002) |
| Children | Henry Durham , Grace Durham |
| Parents | Helen Wood |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actress | Housewife, 49 | Nominated |
| 2007 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Best Actress | Housewife, 49 | Winner |
| 1995 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Best Actress | Screen One | Nominated |
| 1995 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Light Entertainment Performance | Screen One | Nominated |
| 1994 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actress | Pat and Margaret | Nominated |
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- EntertainmentThe Guardian
King’s Head theatre toasts Victoria Wood and Tom Stoppard in season of rare plays
Dramas by Bryony Lavery, Timberlake Wertenbaker and Stephen Jeffreys also feature in readings to mark the venue’s 50th birthday
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Ten Things to Do in a Small Cumbrian Town review – delightfully deadpan coming-of-age tale
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The new gift books and stocking-fillers to buy for Christmas 2021
“As you grow older you will find that good books can be some of your best friends,” wrote Charles Phillipson to his son, Michael, in 1947. Letters to Michael (Slightly Foxed, £22), bears out the truth of that fatherly counsel. Phillipson first began drawing when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis – and, despite his illness, never stopped writing to his son. Marvellously decorated with characterful pen-and-ink drawings, Letters to Michael is testament to a bygone era when snow fell thick, r
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BBC iPlayer adds classic '90s comedy boxsets to streaming service
BBC iPlayer has confirmed its adding three new '90s comedy boxsets to its streaming service, including dinnerladies, Keeping Up Appearances and This Life.
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Classic TV comedies dinnerladies and Keeping Up Appearances coming to BBC iPlayer
Classic TV comedies 'dinnerladies', 'Keeping Up Appearances', and 'This Life' will be streamed on BBC iPlayer later this month, with the former already available on the service.
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The last laugh: is the television sitcom really dead?
The last laugh: is the television sitcom really dead?. From Friends to The Thick Of It, the TV sitcom has evolved – but it’s no longer in rude health. Enter offbeat shows like Stath Lets Flats, bringing joy and potential redemption
