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Dawn French - "I apologise unreservedly"

Dawn French sorry for video about Israel-Hamas conflict

Comedian Dawn French has apologised after posting a video online about the Israel-Hamas conflict, saying she "clumsily used a mocking tone" and it "appeared one-sided".

Television • 07 Jun

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Friday

Dawn French narrates The Nevermets as long-distant lovers meet up, Jennifer Lopez stars in sci-fi adventure Atlas, there's a new documentary about The Beach Boys, a sad springer spaniel on The Shelter: Animal SOS, and The Young Offenders go fishing . . .

Television • 25 May 24

Dawn French: "I'd like to die on stage"

Dawn French has said she would like to die "on stage" and be dragged "off to the side".

Dawn French • 29 Nov 22

Andrew Garfield: Strictly's 'on the bucket list'

Actor Andrew Garfield says that he would "love" to be on Strictly Come Dancing and that competing on the show is "on the bucket list".

Television • 23 Feb 22

French leads tributes to Vicar of Dibley star Waldhorn

Dawn French, Robert Lindsay and Samuel West have paid tribute to Vicar of Dibley actor Gary Waldhorn, who has died at the age of 78.

Television • 11 Jan 22

Gary Barlow wooed back to talent TV by Simon Cowell

Gary Barlow has said he felt like he had "really done" the TV talent show format - but he's back for good (or bad) as Simon Cowell personally invited him to be his replacement on the upcoming series Walk The Line.

Television • 26 Nov 21

Alesha Dixon, Dawn French and Craig David revealed as Walk The Line panellists

Dixon, French and David confirmed for Walk The Line

Singer Alesha Dixon, comedian Dawn French and musician Craig David have been confirmed as judges for the upcoming talent show Walk The Line.

Television • 14 Nov 21

Tandem Felix: all set for his Christmas shopping

Behind the music - Tandem Felix

Tandem Felix have released their new single, The Assassination. We asked frontman David Tapley the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 02 Dec 20

Give praise! Two Vicar of Dibley specials for Christmas

Dawn French will return as maverick Vicar Geraldine Grainger in three ten-minute Vicar of Dibley specials this Christmas on BBC television.

Television • 18 Nov 20

Dawn French: 'I'm allowed to imagine anybody I like'

Writer and comedian Dawn French has said that authors should be free to write about characters from different racial backgrounds from their own.

Dawn French • 18 Oct 20

Dawn French: "If I did it, I'd want to properly dance. I'd want to be taken seriously and you can't. At this age, you're not taken seriously."

French rejected Strictly over 'comedy act' fears

Dawn French has said she turned down Strictly Come Dancing because she does not want to be presented as the show's comedy act.

Television • 07 Oct 20

Herculean task - Death on the Nile is due in Irish cinemas in October

Kenneth Branagh back with a bang as Hercule Poirot

Kenneth Branagh has unveiled the first trailer for his return as Hercule Poirot in Death on the Nile.

Movies • 19 Aug 20

What's on? 10 top telly tips for Saturday

There's a concert by Beyoncé, some cracking documentaries, a trip down memory lane with Dustin the turkey, Dawn French is back with Little Big Shots - and there's the finale of Alan Carr's Epic Gameshow . . .

Television • 04 Jul 20

Actor John Bluthal in a scene from the TV series Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width

Vicar of Dibley star John Bluthal dies, aged 89

Actress Dawn French has paid tribute to the late John Bluthal, her co-star in The Vicar of Dibley, who played Frank Pickle in the comedy series.

Television • 20 Nov 18

Dawn French's singing cost her Mamma Mia role

Comedian Dawn French has revealed that a role in the hit film was ""definitely in the bag" until she was asked to sing.

Dawn French • 08 Dec 17

Stars pay tribute to the late David Cassidy

Stars have been paying tribute to the late David Cassidy, who has died at the age of 67, with singer and TV presenter Coleen Nolan telling of how she "absolutely idolised" the teen heartthrob.

David Cassidy • 23 Nov 17