Joanna Lumley
- 78 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
Press clippings Page 2
Conversations From A Long Marriage nestles happily in its 6.30pm comedy slot. It's cosy and gentle and - for me - slightly phoned in by these two great actors. The stories and jokes often revolve around one of them desiring a bit more attention from the other: we've had Joanna wanting Roger to be more physically affectionate, like a lusty couple they know, and Roger being grumpy about Joanna working with a dynamic younger man. Surely most long-term couples are relaxed about such things, while being far spikier about others? Perhaps I'm wrong, and everyone else, apart from me and my husband, is in an exquisite Joanna & the Maestro-style relationship. Whatever, I will always have time for Lumley, who somehow manages to make everything in life, even ludicrous garden bridges, more absolutely fabulous (sorry). There are few people who can do that.
Miranda Sawyer, The Guardian, 21st January 2023Radio 4 2023 comedy commissions
Radio 4 has announced a raft of comedy commissions, including the return of Room 101 to the airwaves with Paul Merton as host. Stars involved in other new shows include Jonathan Pie, Maisie Adam, Chris McCausland and Jordan Gray.
British Comedy Guide, 16th January 2023Motherland Christmas special review
You'll laugh, gasp in shock ... then punch the air.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 23rd December 2022Motherland: Last Christmas, review
The scabrous parenting sitcom is the perfect antidote to syrupy sweet Christmas fare.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 23rd December 2022Motherland switches to BBC One for Christmas special
Motherland is switching to BBC One for a Christmas special, with Julia hosting a chaotic gathering at her house, while Amanda is spending Christmas day with Johnny and his new wife.
British Comedy Guide, 29th November 2022Conversations From A Long Marriage to return for two more series
Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam will return for Series 4 and Series 5 of Conversations From A Long Marriage, the Radio 4 comedy created by Jan Etherington.
British Comedy Guide, 18th October 2022The Hauntening Series 4 guest stars revealed
The Hauntening, the Radio 4 comedy series written by and starring Tom Neenan, returns for a fourth series on Wednesday 5th October at 11pm. Guest stars are set to include Martin Jarvis, Joanna Lumley and Peter Davison.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd September 2022The Goodies to return in book form
In 2019, The Goodies reunited to record a brand-new adventure for Audible, under the guidance of producer Barnaby Eaton-Jones - who gently persuaded them to get back on their trandem bicycle.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th January 2022New Year Honours: Dame Joanna Lumley and Adam Hills MBE
Absolutely Fabulous star and activist Lumley has been honoured for services to drama, entertainment and charity. Comedian Adam Hills has also been given an MBE for services to Paralympic sport and disability awareness.
BBC, 31st December 2021Joanna Lumley set to be recognised in New Year's Honours list
The Ab Fab is set to become a Dame in the New Year's Honours.
Anna Mikhailova and Jacob Thorburn, Daily Mail, 26th December 2021