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Obituary: Barbara Windsor
Dame Barbara Windsor, who has died aged 83, became the nation's favourite pin-up, the bubbly blonde who packed a lot of personality into her 4ft 10in frame.
BBC, 11th December 2020
Barbara Windsor: a life in pictures
Beloved actor Barbara Windsor has died at the age of 83. Best-known for her roles in Carry On films and as Peggy Mitchell in EastEnders, here we look back at her life and career.
Greg Whitmore, The Guardian, 11th December 2020
Babs Windsor: the giggling pearly queen of the screen
Between the bubbly blonde of the Carry Ons and EastEnders' matriarch, the actor built up a significant body of work in film, theatre and TV.
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 11th December 2020
Stand-ups and sex workers unite
Carmen Ali and Siân Docksey are among the comedians who riff on their experiences as strippers. The pandemic has revealed both industries to be precarious - but they're looking out for each other.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 11th December 2020
The 50 best TV shows of 2020: No 8 - This Country
The trials and tribulations of Kerry and Kurtan in a small Cotswold village will have you crying with laughter one moment and stunned with grief the next.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 11th December 2020
Barbara Windsor was a brilliant kitchen sink star
Forever remembered as the dolly bird prone to wardrobe malfunctions, the actor was a survivor whose career was forged in groundbreaking 60s realism.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 11th December 2020
Dame Barbara Windsor obituary
Star who forged an immediate connection with audiences, from Joan Littlewood stage productions to the Carry On films and EastEnders.
Stephen Dixon, The Guardian, 11th December 2020
Tiers of the clowns: part 2
Featuring Katie Pritchard, Rosie Holt and Chloe Petts among others.
Funny Women, 11th December 2020
Farewell Barbara Windsor
The irrepressible star who gave the world a piece of herself.
Louis Chilton, The Independent, 11th December 2020Videos
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1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
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6:30pm30 min
Dead Ringers
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9:30pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
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10pm65 min
The Last Leg
Series 20, Episode 8Josh and Alex are joined by guest host Lorraine Kelly, Adam from his quarantine hotel room, and Joe Lycett and Stacey Dooley. Plus, a festive musical appearance from Shakin' Stevens to close the show.
10pm60 min
Big Zuu's Big Eats
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10:45pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 28, Episode 10 - Gal Gadot, Tessa Thompson, Jennifer Saunders, Claudia Winkleman, Nicola Coughlan, Lee Mack, MyFlyGal Gadot talks about Wonder Woman; Tessa Thompson says Valkyrie's props are coming home with her next time; Jennifer Saunders talks about getting emotional with Michael Sheen; Claudia Winkleman reveals her surprise that her book was published; Nicola Coughlan says her new series is too racy for her mum to watch; Lee Mack talks about Bobby Ball; and McFly performs live in the studio.