Latest Barbara Windsor News
‘Carry On’ Film Franchise Getting ‘Non-woke’ Reboot
The ‘Carry On’ film franchise is getting a “non-woke” reboot.It is making a comeback thanks to director Nigel Gordon-Stewart, who said the renewal will stick to its cheeky roots.He told the Daily Star Sunday: “Ask...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 June 2024
Paloma Faith Doesn't Think She'll Ever Be 'National Treasure
Paloma Faith doesn’t think she’ll ever be seen as a “national treasure”.The 42-year-old singer is aware she is popular with the public but doesn’t think she’ll ever be held in as high regard as the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 February 2024
Barbra Windsor Has Moments Of Being 'Far Away' Amid Her Alzheimer's Battle
Dame Barbara Windsor has moments of being ''far away'' because of her Alzheimer's disease, her friend Larry Lamb has revealed.The 82-year-old actress suffers from the brain condition, which affects the sufferer's memory and speech, and...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 May 2020
Dame Barbara Windsor Struggling In Lockdown
Dame Barbara Windsor is struggling with lockdown measures because she can't understand why people aren't visiting her.The 82-year-old actress suffers from Alzheimer's disease and is used to close friends and family often being in her...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 May 2020
Barbara Windsor Vows To "Carry On" In Face Of Alzheimer's Disease
Dame Barbara Windsor has spoken publicly for the first time since news broke that she has been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for years, vowing to her fans that she will “carry on”.A week ago, the...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 May 2018
Barbara Windsor Suffering From Alzheimer's Disease
British television and screen legend Dame Barbara Windsor has been battling with Alzheimer’s disease for the last four years, her husband has revealed.The 80 year old star was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative condition, which affects...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 May 2018
Gogglebox Cut Raw, Emotional Scenes Of Families Reacting To Peggy Mitchell's Death
Channel 4’s ‘Gogglebox’ reportedly cut scenes of the show’s families reacting to Peggy Mitchell’s suicide on ‘Eastenders’ because they were too raw. Each week the show features families from across the UK reacting to the...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 June 2016
'Peaky Blinders' Gets Renewed For Another Two Series
BBC gangster drama ‘Peaky Blinders’ has been renewed for another two series, Deadline has confirmed. The drama, which is currently airing its third season in the UK, received a double order from BBC Two thanks...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 May 2016
Barbara Windsor To Be Immortalized With Bbc Life Story 'Babs'
Barbara Windsor is a legend of British TV, and while the character she is best known for - feisty landlady Peggy Mitchell in 'EastEnders' - has passed, she still deserves to be honoured in the...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 May 2016
Idris Elba, Damon Albarn And Barbara Windsor Recognised In New Year's Honours List
Idris Elba, Barbara Windsor and Blur frontman Damon Albarn were among those recognised in this year’s New Year’s Honours List. ‘Luther’ actor Elba was recognised with an OBE for his services to drama and said...
By Stephanie Chase in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 January 2016
Barbara Windsor To Be Made A Dame In New Years' Honours List
British actress Barbara Windsor is to become a dame in the New Years’ honours list, thanks to her decades long acting career and her tireless charity work. The 78-year-old, who is already an MBE, is...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 December 2015
Stars Take Over London Underground For Remembrance Day
The celebrity voiceovers will urge commuters to make donations to war veterans charities ahead of the Remembrance Day commemorations next month (Nov15). "We are proud to support The Royal British Legion's annual...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 October 2015
Barbara Windsor Makes Impassioned Plea For Military
The star is backing the Poppy Appeal, which raises money for those injured on the battlefield and takes place annually ahead of Remembrance Day next month (Nov15). Supporters traditionally honour the U.K.'s...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 October 2015
Alan Cumming Led The Celebrations At The Attitude Pride Awards
Alan Cumming led the celebrations at the Attitude Pride Awards 2015 on Friday night (26.06.15).The 50-year-old actor was hosting the awards - held at Grosvenor House, London - that honour members of the community who...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 June 2015
Barbara Windsor Backs Campaign For Joan Littlewood Statue
Veteran British actress Barbara Windsor has thrown her support behind a campaign to honour theatre great Joan Littlewood with a statue in London.The Carry On star is backing a drive which asks fans to help...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 November 2013
Stars To Play God In Spamalot For Charity
Downton Abbey actor Hugh Bonneville and Carry On star Barbara Windsor are among an eclectic group of celebrities who will take on the role of God in West End show Spamalot to raise money for...
By WENN on 11 July 2013
Amy Winehouse's Parents Moved To Tears At Vigil
Amy Winehouse's parents broke down in tears as they visited the late singer's house on the first anniversary of her death yesterday (23.07.12). Mitch and Janis Winehouse were joined by one of Amy's best friends,...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 July 2012
Barbara Windsor Just Avoids Wardrobe Malfunction
Barbara Windsor recently just managed to avoid a Janet Jackson-style wardrobe malfunction, at the opening of a new pop-up restaurant in London. According to the Belfast Telegraph, the former Carry On. and Eastenders star's top...
By Lew Irwin on 13 August 2011
Helen Mirren's Magical Movie Memory
Dame Helen Mirren felt close to her ancestors while making 'The Last Station'. The 64-year-old actress, who has been nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Sofya Tolstoy in the movie, admitted...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 February 2010
Eastenders Picks Up Seven Awards At British Soap Awards
EastEnders picked up the best soap prize at the British Soap awards last night.The long-running show ended the night with seven awards in total to finish ahead of its rivals Coronation Street, Doctors, Emmerdale and...
By Contributor on 10 May 2009
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