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Dawn French at the London Palladium review: a spectacularly self-mocking, must-see show

French’s show has the charm and charisma to turn the slightest of incidents into 24-carat gossipy gold

Evening Standard

Dawn French says recreating Vicar of Dibley puddle stunt 'left her in pain for years'

The iconic scene re-done on the Paul O’Grady show led to the actress using a cane

Evening Standard

‘You’re welcome’: Dawn French playfully accuses Richard Osman of ‘imitating’ her book cover

Former ‘Pointless’ star Osman has since responded to ‘Vicar of Dibley’ actor’s claim

The Independent UK

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How Dawn French got us hooked on this maximalist bedroom trend

This maximalist bedroom trend is going to be a VBD – and Dawn French is already a fan

Ideal Home

Dawn French has become an accidental fashion influencer, and it’s all thanks to... tea towels

Dawn French’s chic tea towel dress has delighted fans on social media

Woman & Home

Town once home to Vicar of Dibley star Dawn French reverses ban on female vicars

Fowey in Cornwall previously claimed its decision to ban female vicars was ‘not sexist’

The Independent UK

Cornish church reverses ban on female vicars

St Fimbarrus church in Fowey, formerly home to Vicar of Dibley star Dawn French, says previous stance was ‘misguided’

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The people who rejected or gave back their honours including Prince Philip, two Beatles, and Michael Sheen

Some big-name celebrities have turned down knighthoods and peerages for a number of reasons

Wales Online

Dawn French reprises Vicar of Dibley role for friend's 'living FUNeral'

The unusual living funeral was organised for the CoppaFeel! founder Kris Hallenga.

Daily Record

Dawn French brings back Vicar of Dibley character to honour terminally ill friend

French originally played the role of Geraldine Grainger from 1994 to 2007

The Independent UK

Dawn French revives Vicar of Dibley character to honour terminally ill friend at ‘living funeral’

The comedienne and actress last donned Geraldine Granger’s cassock and dog collar in a series of mini lockdown specials back in 2020

Evening Standard

Dawn French reprises Vicar of Dibley role for beloved friend's 'living funeral'

Actor and comedian Dawn French reprised her iconic Vicar of Dibley role for her beloved friend's 'living funeral' as they celebrated her 'extraordinary life' together

Daily Mirror

Pelargonsjuka is the Scandi gardening trend to know about – Dawn French is already a fan

Simple *and* stunning? No wonder so many people are falling for this Scandi gardening trend

Ideal Home

Actor Iona Stewart-Richardson, who has clown training, to play Matt Hancock in live show

The actress told us her clown training will ‘come in handy’

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Daily Record

Inside Dawn French's incredible 7.5 stone weight loss down to 'joyless' but easy changes

The comedian said there was "no magic wand" for her impressive results, but it was necessary after a concerning health scare.

Daily Record

Dawn French shares rare snap of husband on wedding day as they celebrate 10 year anniversary

The British comedy icon first got together with Mark, who she has described as a "very cheerful man," three years after splitting from her first and long-term husband Lenny Henry.

Daily Mirror

Dawn French shares rare photo of husband on wedding day as she marks milestone

Dawn married Mark three years after splitting from first husband Lenny Henry

Daily Mirror

Inside Dawn French's gorgeous Cornwall mansion with stunning countryside views

Dawn French has given fans a look into her stunning Cornwall home after she sold her harbourside mansion back in 2021 for three times what she originally paid

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The Independent UK

Dame Darcey Bussell: ‘It was quite daunting kissing Harrison Ford – I still have the videotape!’

As she continues to strive for better physical education for young people, the celebrated British dancer speaks to Ellie Muir about changing the face of ballet, why she quit ‘Strictly’, and the time Hollywood came calling

The Guardian - UK

Comic Relief raises over £34m as stars parody The Traitors and Eurovision

Hosts of BBC fundraiser include AJ Odudu and Paddy McGuinness but Lenny Henry is absent for first time

Daily Mirror

The Traitors fans left 'cackling' over 'incredible' return for Comic Relief sketch

The Traitors returned for a special Comic Relief sketch on Friday night, featuring the likes of Dawn French and Alison Hammond as well as the original BBC reality TV show's host Claudia Winkleman

The Guardian - UK

Digested week: Hugh Grant plays the prat instead of the dumb Oscars game

Meanwhile Dawn French masters the art of a great show title, and are we all over-hydrated?

The Independent UK

Comic Relief 2023: The Traitors fans in hysterics over Dawn French’s Claudia Winkleman spoof

‘“I’m actually Claudia Winkleman: half woman, half fringe,’ French tells the contestants

Daily Mirror

Inside Comic Relief's Lenny Henry and Dawn French's split after 25 years of marriage

As the former couple make a welcome return to Comic Relief's Red Nose Day, we look back at Lenny Henry and Dawn French's relationship - from the fun times to their heartbreaking split

The Guardian - UK

Dawn French ad cleared by watchdog after title of show draws complaints

Promoter says title – Dawn French is a Huge Twat – is humorous and aims any offence at comedian herself

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