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Kathy Burke says she planned to kill herself during menopause: ‘I came through the other side’

The comedian suffered multiple health issues

The Independent UK

‘I came through the other side’: Kathy Burke on depression, the menopause and her ‘fantasy funerals’ podcast

Despite bringing us many of our funniest TV moments, Kathy Burke has faced some dark and troubling times. Here, she talks to Sophie Heawood about solving her problems, the joy of young people, and why we should all ‘laugh at death’

The Guardian - UK

Kathy Burke: ‘I’m so glad I didn’t kill myself during menopause’

A long period of ill health badly affected her state of mind

The Guardian - UK

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The week in audio: Where There’s A Will There’s a Wake; Origins; The Art of Longevity and more

Kathy Burke cackles as Dawn French plans her own demise. Elsewhere, Carmen Callil’s final interview, and farewell to a classic podcast one-off

The Guardian - UK

Dawn French says she'd like to die on stage and be dragged 'off to the side'

She was speaking on a podcast called Where There’s a Will, There’s a Wake

Wales Online

Best podcasts of the week: Embarrassing tales of misadventure from Jack Whitehall and friends

In this week’s newsletter: The comedian retells cringey stories from his past – and cajoles the same out of his celebrity guests – in Safe Space. Plus: five of the best quiz podcasts

The Guardian - UK

Nil By Mouth review – Gary Oldman’s overwhelming study of family violence

It’s unsurprising the actor has yet to direct another film after giving so much to this blistering debut, acted at full tilt by a remarkable cast

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Twitter blue tick price compared to 'giving out Olympic medals to highest bidder'

Many Twitter users are not best pleased by new owner Elon Musk's intention to 'revamp' the blue tick verification process, with reported plans to implement a monthly fee for verified users to keep their blue tick status

Daily Mirror

‘Musk can f*** off’: Kathy Burke blasts Elon Musk for rumoured plan to charge blue-tickers on Twitter

Comedian and actor called billionaire a ‘cheeky b****’ over his plans for verified users

The Independent UK

Fern Britton leads the stars reacting to Miriam Margolyes' 'f*** you' to Jeremy Hunt

Celebrities including Fern Britton and Kathy Burke have been giving their thoughts after Miriam Margolyes swore live on air while attacking new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson resigns: The best celebrity reactions to prime minister’s speech, from Frankie Boyle to Nish Kumar

‘Pointless’ host Richard Osman joked that Johnson’s resignation speech ‘will be sober and classy’

The Independent UK

Cabinet resignations: Nish Kumar and Kathy Burke among celebrities to celebrate Sunak and Javid departures

Chancellor and health secretary’s resignations came within minutes of each other on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Coronation Street's Charlie Condou shares how Kathy Burke helped him become a dad

Cameron said it was extremely difficult to wrap his head around the idea of having a family due to his sexuality

Liverpool Echo

‘Liars and charlatans’: Kathy Burke condemns ‘repulsive’ government over partygate and Ukraine

‘It’s pretty repulsive,’ comedian says

The Independent UK

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Kathy Burke criticises Boris Johnson for laughing during talks about war in Ukraine

The Prime Minister was caught laughing while Rishi Sunak gave his Spring Statement

Irish Mirror

Graham Norton's new TV series blasted as 'odd' with 'dreadful' script slammed by critics

Four episodes of the ITV series have aired so far, with the drama based off the Cork comedian and presenter's novel and being adapted by comedian Kathy Burke.

Irish Mirror

Holding most watched show during Irish debut despite some viewers calling for it to be cancelled

The ITV drama is based on Graham Norton’s best selling novel of the same name, and is adapted by comedian and actor Kathy Burke

The Guardian - UK

Holding review – a charming adaptation of Graham Norton’s novel

Kathy Burke directs a take on the murder-mystery for ITV that has wit, warmth and compassion – even if it’s not particularly innovative

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The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Graham Norton pens an unusually jolly and thoughtful crime story

The Cork police procedural boasts Kathy Burke in the director’s chair and stars of Father Ted and Derry Girls. Plus: new gameshows based on genealogy and, erm, not stepping on facts. Here’s what to watch this evening

Daily Mirror

Kathy Burke reveals she retired from acting as industry made her 'bored'

Gimme Gimme Gimme star Kathy Burke has been in the showbiz industry for around 40 years and she has now decided to take a step back

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