Caroline Aherne
Caroline Aherne was a BAFTA winning comic writer and actress best known for her comic character Mrs Merton and for her sitcom The Royle Family. In the mid '90s she went by the name Caroline Hook, having taken her husband's name (New Order bassist Peter Hook) but reverted back to Aherne following their divorce. She died from cancer in 2016 at the age of 52.
Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
as SelfThe comedienne stars in this festive sketch show, alongside a host of celebrity guests.
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British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
as Denise Best (archive footage) (uncredited)Documentary celebrating the British sitcom and taking a look at the social and political context...
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Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy
as Self (archive footage)The unique life and talent of Caroline Aherne is celebrated in a new Arena film, featuring...
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The Fast Show: Just a Load of Blooming Catchphrases
as Various Characters (Archive)Bono estente! It's been over 25 years since quickfire sketch show classic The Fast Show first...
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The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
as SelfCaroline Aherne and Craig Cash discuss the creation of The Royle Family, with a look behind the...
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The New Sofa
as Denise BestFestive special edition of the hit family sitcom. Inspired by Nigella Lawson, Denise decides to...
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Joe's Crackers
as DeniseIt is Christmas Day in the Royle household and Barbara is up to her eyes in it, as Jim is out of...
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The Golden Egg Cup
as Denise BestJim and Barbara have received the gift of money from their children - but what to do with it?...
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Barbara's Old Ring
as Denise BestChristmas is coming but Barbara is not happy. Not only has she lost her wedding ring but Jim has...
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The Queen of Sheba
as Denise BestTension mounts in the Royle household as the family contemplates the prospect of becoming fully...
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Caroline Aherne at the BBC
as Archive MaterialActor and comedian John Thomson looks back at the life and work of his friend and comedy...
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An Audience with...
as SelfAn Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend...
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The Royle Family
as Denise BestBritish comedy series focusing on the lives of a working-class family in Manchester who love the TV.
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The Fast Show
as Various CharactersThe Fast Show is a multi BAFTA award winning sketch comedy show written and produced by Paul...
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Parkinson
as SelfMichael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show.
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The Frank Skinner Show
as SelfThe Frank Skinner Show was a television chat show hosted by comedian Frank Skinner, which lasted...
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Strange Hill High
as Stephanie / Various (voice)Mitchell, Becky, and Templeton set out to discover their school's many mysteries and secrets,...
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The Mrs Merton Show
as Mrs. MertonThe Mrs Merton Show is a mock chat show starring Caroline Aherne as the elderly host Mrs Merton....
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Sunshine
as DonnaSunshine is a three-part comedy drama that began on 7 October 2008 on BBC1 from the co-writers...
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The World of Lee Evans
as DaughterThe World of Lee Evans was a BAFTA nominated TV show written by and starring Lee Evans and a...
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Gogglebox
as NarratorGogglebox is an entertaining television review programme in which some of Britain's most...
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Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show
as Mrs MertonFrank Sidebottom's very own TV show, broadcast from the converted shed that functioned as his...
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The Dead Good Show
as VariousTV sketch comedy featuring Caroline Aherne, John Thomson, and Steve Coogan.
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Mrs Merton and Malcolm
as uncreditedMrs Merton and Malcolm was a six-episode BBC One sitcom produced by Granada Television, and...
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