Kate Ford wants to spend Christmas with the late Anne Kirkbride. The 'Coronation Street' star - who portrays nasty Tracy Barlow on the ITV soap - admits she would love to have had one last festive holiday with the late actress, who played her on-screen mother Deirdre Barlow for over four decades. When asked who she'd like to join her for Christmas dinner, she said: ''Probably Annie (Kirkbride). I really miss her, she'd bring some good advice to the table and some fun.'' And the 38-year-old actress is looking forward to spending more time with her seven-year-old son Otis over the Christmas break. She...
- 12/5/2015
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'Coronation Street' actress Sue Nicholls says her on-screen romance with Ken Barlow is being ''delicately done''. Sue's character Audrey Roberts is set to embark on a relationship with Ken (William Roache) just three months after his wife Deirdre passed away and she's revealed producers are being very careful not to disrespect the memory of the late Anne Kirkbride, who played Deirdre for forty years before she sadly lost her battle with cancer in January. Sue said: ''Everybody loved Annie, it was always a joy to be with her. ''But you've got to kind of think of the story - and I don't mean...
- 10/28/2015
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Chris Gascoyne wanted to come back to 'Coronation Street' for Anne Kirkbride. The 47-year-old actor has revealed when he heard the actress, who played his on-screen mother Deirdre Barlow in the ITV soap, passed away from cancer aged 60 in January, he didn't think twice about returning to play Peter Barlow for the on-screen funeral. He said: ''I was very happy to come back. I was very close to Annie Kirkbride, and when I heard she'd passed away, I thought Peter should come back for both her and Deirdre's sake.'' The actor - who left 'Corrie' last year after 14 years on the...
- 7/12/2015
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Anne Kirkbride's 'Coronation Street' funeral will be a ''wonderful send-off''. The actress - who played Deirdre Barlow in the ITV soap - will be buried in an episode airing on Monday (13.07.15) and William Roache, whose character Ken Barlow was married to Deirdre, thinks viewers will be pleased with her send-off. He said: ''From Annie's point of view, she's had a wonderful send-off - both as a person and on screen. Everybody loved Annie, they really did - and the stories we're telling really show that and respect it. It's been great to act out.'' The soap legend - who has been in...
- 7/11/2015
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Chris Gascoyne wanted to come back to 'Coronation Street' for Anne Kirkbride. The 47-year-old actor has revealed when he heard the actress, who played his on-screen mother Deirdre Barlow in the ITV soap, passed away from cancer aged 60 in January, he didn't think twice about returning to play Peter Barlow for the on-screen funeral. He said: ''I was very happy to come back. I was very close to Annie Kirkbride, and when I heard she'd passed away, I thought Peter should come back for both her and Deirdre's sake.'' The actor - who left 'Corrie' last year after 14 years on the...
- 7/9/2015
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Beverley Callard believes Anne Kirkbride ''knew'' she was dying. The 58-year-old actress has revealed how she felt when she went to visit her best friend and 'Coronation Street' co-star - who died, aged 60, from cancer - on her death bed in January. Beverley - who plays Liz McDonald on the ITV soap - said: We took turns sitting with her, stroking her head and her hand. We kissed her and hugged her. We were talking to her all the time so she knew how loved she was, how much we cared about her and that we were all there for her. ''Without...
- 6/28/2015
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Beverley Callard believes Anne Kirkbride ''knew'' she was dying. The 58-year-old actress has revealed how she felt when she went to visit her best friend and 'Coronation Street' co-star - who died, aged 60, from cancer - on her death bed in January. Beverley - who plays Liz McDonald on the ITV soap - said: We took turns sitting with her, stroking her head and her hand. We kissed her and hugged her. We were talking to her all the time so she knew how loved she was, how much we cared about her and that we were all there for her. ''Without...
- 6/25/2015
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Anne Kirkbride was honoured with a memorial service on Saturday (30.05.15). Stars from 'Coronation Street' as well as friends and family attended the service at Manchester Cathedral to pay their respects to the late actress, who played Deirdre Barlow in the soap, following her death from cancer aged 60 back in January. The 600-strong congregation included famous faces from the ITV soap such as Liz Dawn (Vera Duckworth), Julie Hesmondhalgh (Hayley Cropper), Helen Worth (Gail McIntyre) and Kym Marsh (Michelle Connor), with some of the longest-running screen stars speaking at the memorial. Beverley Callard - who plays Liz McDonald - cracked jokes about...
- 5/31/2015
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William Roache has described the late Anne Kirkbride as a ''love bomb''. The 'Coronation Street' actor - who is set to read a poem at a memorial service for his former on-screen wife tomorrow (30.05.15) - has revealed his nickname for the late actress, who lost her battle with cancer earlier this year. Speaking about filming the funeral of Anne's 'Corrie' character Deirdre Barlow - whom she played for over 40 years - William said: ''It is a family and doing the funeral that we're doing of Deirdre next week, Annie will be there, we're just feeling her there the whole time...
- 5/29/2015
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Deidre Barlow is to return to 'Coronation Street' as a ghost. The long-running character - who was played by the late Anne Kirkbride - will reportedly make her presence known in an upcoming scene between Michelle Connor and Steve McDonald following the news of her death. A source told The Sun newspaper: ''It will be a really spooky moment because it will seem like Deirdre is making her presence felt from beyond the grave. ''Michelle and Steve are talking about her, sharing their memories and their shock at her death, when suddenly the doors swing open with a huge crash.'' Following the news that...
- 5/26/2015
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Beverley Callard knew her ''work sister'' Anne Kirkbride was never coming back to 'Coronation Street' after the soap legend was signed off as sick. After 42 years on the ITV soap, Anne had stopped working months before she passed away aged 60 from breast cancer in January this year but the majority of the 'Corrie' cast thought she would be back playing Deirdre Barlow. However, Anne's ''best friend'' Beverley - who plays Liz McDonald on the soap - was one of the few people aware of how sick she really was. The 58-year-old actress said: ''I knew she wasn't coming back to work...
- 5/20/2015
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'Coronation Street' bosses have planned a ''heartbreaking'' exit for Anne Kirkbride's character Deirdre Barlow. The actress died in January, aged 60, after losing her battle with cancer and it's been revealed her character's 42-year association with the soap will conclude when Ken Barlow - played by Bill Roache - throws a surprise party for her, only to be told by Bev Unwin - played by Susie Blake - that Deirdre suffered a suspected brain aneurysm and died ''peacefully'' in her garden. A show source said: ''Filming this was emotional for everyone involved. Tracy (Barlow) just breaks down and howls as Steve (McDonald)...
- 5/14/2015
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Bev Unwin is to return to 'Coronation Street' for Deirdre Barlow's funeral. Susie Blake, who played Rovers Return barmaid Bev from 2003 to 2006, is set to reprise her role later this year in order to pay tribute to her pal, the late Anne Kirkbride. A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: ''It's going to be emotional. ''Some of Deirdre's closest friends and her family will be there to pay their respects.'' Susie was close friends with Anne, who played Deirdre in the ITV soap for over 40 years, before she tragically lost her battle with cancer earlier this year. And the 65-year-old actress...
- 5/12/2015
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Chris Gascoyne wants to ''do Annie proud'' when he returns to 'Coronation Street' for Deirdre Barlow's funeral. The ITV soap is set to pay tribute to Anne Kirkbride, who played Deirdre for over 40 years before losing her battle with cancer earlier this year, with a funeral for her long-running character. And Chris, who played Deirdre's step-son Peter, is hoping to give her a good send off. He said: ''Hopefully it'll put a bit of closure on it for us as well ... It's just for a few episodes but it's all about Deirdre and it's the way it's affected Peter, Tracy and...
- 5/7/2015
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Chris Gascoyne is returning to 'Coronation Street' as Peter Barlow for the funeral of his stepmother Deirdre Barlow. Following actress Anne Kirkbride's death from breast cancer in January bosses are to honour her 42 years playing Deirdre by giving the character a storyline send-off from Weatherfield. Chris left his role as Peter in November 2014 but is coming back to the cobbles to honour his friend Anne. The 42-year-old actor told the Birmingham Mail newspaper: ''We will be saying goodbye to Deirdre but also to Annie, so it is bound to be very emotional. I worked with Annie for 15 years and I...
- 4/24/2015
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Chris Gascoyne is returning to 'Coronation Street' as Peter Barlow for the funeral of his stepmother Deirdre Barlow. Following actress Anne Kirkbride's death from breast cancer in January bosses are to honour her 42 years playing Deirdre by giving the character a storyline send-off from Weatherfield. Chris left his role as Peter in November 2014 but is coming back to the cobbles to honour his friend Anne. The 42-year-old actor told the Birmingham Mail newspaper: ''We will be saying goodbye to Deirdre but also to Annie, so it is bound to be very emotional. I worked with Annie for 15 years and I...
- 4/23/2015
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Anne Kirkbride is to be honoured with a funeral for her 'Coronation Street' character Deirdre Barlow. The beloved actress passed away earlier this year after losing her battle with cancer and it's now been revealed 'Corrie' will pay tribute to her by giving Deirdre a funeral described as the ''biggest the soap has ever seen''. A source said: ''It will be the equivalent to a state funeral in soap terms. All the current cast will be there and there may be some old favourites brought back to pay their respects.'' Bosses of the ITV soap began planning the send off after deciding...
- 4/16/2015
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A public memorial service for Anne Kirkbride will take place on May 30. 'Coronation Street' cast and crew members are expected to join the late actress' family and friends, as well as members of the public, for a ''celebration'' of Anne's life at Manchester Cathedral. An ITV spokesperson said: ''Cast and crew will celebrate Anne's life alongside her family and members of the public who would like to pay their respects to the actress who brought so much joy into everyone's lives as Deirdre Barlow.'' It was revealed earlier this week that 'Corrie' will say goodbye to Anne's character Deirdre Barlow later this...
- 3/21/2015
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A public memorial service for Anne Kirkbride will take place on May 30. 'Coronation Street' cast and crew members are expected to join the late actress' family and friends, as well as members of the public, for a ''celebration'' of Anne's life at Manchester Cathedral. An ITV spokesperson said: ''Cast and crew will celebrate Anne's life alongside her family and members of the public who would like to pay their respects to the actress who brought so much joy into everyone's lives as Deirdre Barlow.'' It was revealed earlier this week that 'Corrie' will say goodbye to Anne's character Deirdre Barlow later this...
- 3/19/2015
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'Coronation Street' will say farewell to the late Anne Kirkbride's character Deirdre Barlow on-screen later this year. The ITV soap's executive producer Kieran Roberts has revealed they are working on a tribute to the actress - who lost her battle with cancer earlier this year - which will explain her character Deirdre's departure from the show. He shared: ''She was a wonderful woman, a wonderful actress. We all miss her terribly. ''At the moment, we're respecting her memory. We're talking to her family and respecting the family's wishes, but what I can tell fans of the show is that we will be saying...
- 3/14/2015
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'Coronation Street' bosses will pay tribute to the late Anne Kirkbride by keeping her name plate on her dressing room door. The actress - who passed away from breast cancer, aged 60, in January - will be immortalised in the ITV studios, despite the room now being occupied by her close friend Beverley Callard, who plays Liz McDonald in the soap. Anne starred as Deirdre Barlow on the popular show for 42 years and is greatly missed by her cast mates who are keen to keep her legacy alive. Brooke Vincent, who plays Sophie Webster, told The Sun newspaper: ''Anne is still...
- 3/12/2015
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'Coronation Street' bosses will pay tribute to the late Anne Kirkbride by keeping her name plate on her dressing room door. The actress - who passed away from breast cancer, aged 60, in January - will be immortalised in the ITV studios, despite the room now being occupied by her close friend Beverley Callard, who plays Liz McDonald in the soap. Anne starred as Deirdre Barlow on the popular show for 42 years and is greatly missed by her cast mates who are keen to keep her legacy alive. Brooke Vincent, who plays Sophie Webster, told The Sun newspaper: ''Anne is still...
- 3/10/2015
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Anne Kirkbride's family are advising 'Coronation Street' producers on how to write her character out of the soap. The actress sadly passed away aged 60 in January after losing her battle with cancer and it's now been revealed her family members are working with the ITV drama's writers to decide how her long-running character Deirdre Barlow should be written out of storylines. A source told The Sun newspaper: ''They don't want to do anything that would upset Anne's family or disrespect the legacy of one of their most popular characters. ''They think it's best to make a joint decision about the best way...
- 2/18/2015
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The stars of 'Coronation Street' want a public memorial service to be held for Anne Kirkbride. The late actress - who played Diedre Barlow on the ITV soap - was laid to rest in a private funeral, attended by a handful of her former co-stars on Tuesday (27.01.15) but they are now rallying for a public memorial to take place through which others can pay their respects. Series bosses have said they will back the sevice if its what her husband David Beckett, 62, also wants. According to The Sun newspaper, one said: ''Everything is still so raw for David. Nobody...
- 1/30/2015
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Beverley Callard says Anne Kirkbride's funeral was ''beautiful''. The 'Coronation Street' star was among the mourners at her friend and co-star's funeral on Tuesday (27.01.15) and thinks the actress - who died of cancer aged 60 last week - would have been ''proud'' of the small private service arranged by her husband David Beckett. She Tweeted: ''My friend Annie had a beautiful send off today! Dave did her proud!!! No show biz, no hypocrisy! A truly beautiful, loving Goodbye!! X (sic)'' Beverley made a speech at the funeral and was praised for her ''warm and touching'' words. One Twitter user wrote: ''Your...
- 1/29/2015
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Anne Kirkbride's funeral took place yesterday (27.01.15). The 'Coronation Street' legend - who died last week after battling cancer - was laid to rest in a ''small send-off'' at an undisclosed location in the North West, with castmates William Roache, Kate Ford and Beverley Callard joining her husband David Beckett, other family members and close friends for the service. A source told The Sun newspaper: ''Anne was always a private person and wanted a small send-off. That was Anne -- she didn't want a fuss.'' Anne had reportedly left instructions about which cast members she wanted at the service, and those who were...
- 1/28/2015
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Beverley Callard is helping to plan Anne Kirkbride's funeral. The 57-year-old actress - who appears as Liz McDonald in 'Coronation Street' - will help Anne's grief-stricken husband, David Beckett, give the actress a send-off, after she died on Monday (19.01.15) following a short battle with cancer. A source said: ''Annie's death was very sudden - no one had time to prepare for it. ''It's not like David had months or even weeks to come to terms with losing his wife. He is all over the place and struggling to take things in. ''Bev is helping him with the funeral. They want it to be...
- 1/25/2015
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Beverley Callard is helping to plan Anne Kirkbride's funeral. The 57-year-old actress - who appears as Liz McDonald in 'Coronation Street' - will help Anne's grief-stricken husband, David Beckett, give the actress a send-off, after she died on Monday (19.01.15) following a short battle with cancer. A source said: ''Annie's death was very sudden - no one had time to prepare for it. ''It's not like David had months or even weeks to come to terms with losing his wife. He is all over the place and struggling to take things in. ''Bev is helping him with the funeral. They want it to be...
- 1/23/2015
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Paul Hollywood had a ''crush'' on Anne Kirkbride. The 'Great British Bake Off' judge has revealed he had a soft spot for the 'Coronation Street' actress - who passed away on Monday (19.01.15) aged 60 - when he was a young boy. Speaking at the National Television Awards at The O2 in London last night (21.01.15), the 48-year-old star shared: ''I never met her but she was a bit of a crush of mine when I was a kid. ''Whenever I think of 'Coronation Street' I always thought of her. I remember when I was a kid sitting at my mums, I...
- 1/22/2015
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Adam Woodyatt dedicated 'EastEnders' National Television Award (Nta) win to Anne Kirkbride last night (21.01.15). The Walford stalwart gave a speech on behalf of the show's cast to accept the Serial Drama prize and thanked producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins while also praising the late 'Coronation Street' actress - whose character Deirdre Barlow was dubbed 'The Weatherfield One' when she was wrongly jailed for fraud in 1998 - following her death on Monday (19.01.15) aged 60. He said: ''Thank you so much for voting for us in what is going to be our 30th year. A big thank you to Dom and his team.
- 1/22/2015
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William Roache has paid tribute to the life and legacy of his late Coronation Street co-star Anne Kirkbride at the National Television Awards.
An emotional segment during the ITV ceremony featured Roache reflecting on starring opposite Kirkbride in the soap since her arrival in 1972.
Roache remained stoic as he referred to Kirkbride as one of the "best-loved and most enduring characters on British television".
"The nation took Deirdre into their hearts," he said, later adding: "I feel blessed and honoured and privileged to have had those years working with Anne."
The actor went on to describe his late co-star as "vibrant and warmhearted", before thanking all of those who have sent condolences.
"We've been deeply touched by the outpouring of love for Anne," Roache told viewers. "We share your grief for losing such a beautiful person. I love you Anne."
Producers for the awards ceremony worked with Coronation Street to...
An emotional segment during the ITV ceremony featured Roache reflecting on starring opposite Kirkbride in the soap since her arrival in 1972.
Roache remained stoic as he referred to Kirkbride as one of the "best-loved and most enduring characters on British television".
"The nation took Deirdre into their hearts," he said, later adding: "I feel blessed and honoured and privileged to have had those years working with Anne."
The actor went on to describe his late co-star as "vibrant and warmhearted", before thanking all of those who have sent condolences.
"We've been deeply touched by the outpouring of love for Anne," Roache told viewers. "We share your grief for losing such a beautiful person. I love you Anne."
Producers for the awards ceremony worked with Coronation Street to...
- 1/21/2015
- Digital Spy
William Roache paid a touching tribute to his late 'Coronation Street' co-star Anne Kirkbride at the National Television Awards tonight (21.01.15). The 82-year-old actor, who played Ken Barlow on the ITV soap, said he felt ''so blessed, honoured and privileged'' to have worked alongside the ''beautiful'' actress, who played his on-screen wife Deirdre Barlow, for more than 40 years. Speaking on stage at the event in London, he said: ''The nation seemed to want us together and I feel so blessed, honoured and privileged to have had those years working with Anne. ''What we will remember most is the vibrant, warmhearted, loving person...
- 1/21/2015
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For the next three hours, the best of 2014's television will be celebrated at a lavish ceremony starring everyone from Danny Dyer to the bloke from The Chase.
The 2015 National Television Awards will reward the very best (or highest-voted) soaps, dramas, comedies and more. Dermot O'Leary will once again host the event live from The O2 in London on ITV.
So grab a cup of tea, prepare for madness and enjoy Ant & Dec winning the Best TV Presenter(s) trophy, as Digital Spy takes you through the evening from 7.30pm.
22:03So there we have it for another year! A pretty darn well-run ship by Dermot, and a generally enjoyable show. What did you think of the winners? Any big snubs? All in agreement? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for joining us!
22:02Of course, one more mention of Mrs Brown before the end.
22:00Claudia Winkleman can be seen going "What?...
The 2015 National Television Awards will reward the very best (or highest-voted) soaps, dramas, comedies and more. Dermot O'Leary will once again host the event live from The O2 in London on ITV.
So grab a cup of tea, prepare for madness and enjoy Ant & Dec winning the Best TV Presenter(s) trophy, as Digital Spy takes you through the evening from 7.30pm.
22:03So there we have it for another year! A pretty darn well-run ship by Dermot, and a generally enjoyable show. What did you think of the winners? Any big snubs? All in agreement? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for joining us!
22:02Of course, one more mention of Mrs Brown before the end.
22:00Claudia Winkleman can be seen going "What?...
- 1/21/2015
- Digital Spy
A 2012 documentary which paid tribute to Coronation Street's Anne Kirkbride is to be repeated by ITV following the news of her death.
Deirdre and Me: A Tribute will air on Tuesday, February 3 in a 7.30pm timeslot on ITV.
An ITV press release bills the programme as "another chance to see this documentary special looking at the woman behind those famous glasses, showing as a tribute to the late Anne Kirkbride and her 40-year career playing Deirdre Barlow on Coronation Street".
The programme was originally shown in November 2012 in celebration of Kirkbride reaching her 40th year in the role of Deirdre.
Deirdre and Me sees Kirkbride take the cameras backstage at Coronation Street while opening up over her soap career and her own personal life.
Coronation Street stars past and present including Bill Roache, Johnny Briggs, Michelle Keegan and Chris Gascoyne all appear in the documentary.
Kirkbride passed away in...
Deirdre and Me: A Tribute will air on Tuesday, February 3 in a 7.30pm timeslot on ITV.
An ITV press release bills the programme as "another chance to see this documentary special looking at the woman behind those famous glasses, showing as a tribute to the late Anne Kirkbride and her 40-year career playing Deirdre Barlow on Coronation Street".
The programme was originally shown in November 2012 in celebration of Kirkbride reaching her 40th year in the role of Deirdre.
Deirdre and Me sees Kirkbride take the cameras backstage at Coronation Street while opening up over her soap career and her own personal life.
Coronation Street stars past and present including Bill Roache, Johnny Briggs, Michelle Keegan and Chris Gascoyne all appear in the documentary.
Kirkbride passed away in...
- 1/21/2015
- Digital Spy
Comic Relief will receive the Landmark Award at the National Television Awards tonight (January 21).
Trustee Lenny Henry will attend the ceremony at London's O2 arena to collect the prize.
The award will recognise the charity's extensive work in the UK and internationally, and coincides with its 30th anniversary year.
Henry said: "We at Comic Relief are truly honoured to receive this amazing award to mark all the ridiculous things we have done to raise a stack of cash over the last three decades.
"But really, this award is for the great British public who have gone to extraordinary lengths, year after year, raising millions to change lives. This award recognises their commitment to help others."
Meanwhile, Coronation Street star Bill Roache will lead the tributes to co-star Anne Kirkbride at the ceremony, following her death on Monday (January 19) at the age of 60.
The National Television Awards will be broadcast live...
Trustee Lenny Henry will attend the ceremony at London's O2 arena to collect the prize.
The award will recognise the charity's extensive work in the UK and internationally, and coincides with its 30th anniversary year.
Henry said: "We at Comic Relief are truly honoured to receive this amazing award to mark all the ridiculous things we have done to raise a stack of cash over the last three decades.
"But really, this award is for the great British public who have gone to extraordinary lengths, year after year, raising millions to change lives. This award recognises their commitment to help others."
Meanwhile, Coronation Street star Bill Roache will lead the tributes to co-star Anne Kirkbride at the ceremony, following her death on Monday (January 19) at the age of 60.
The National Television Awards will be broadcast live...
- 1/21/2015
- Digital Spy
A handful of walk-on songs have been revealed for tonight's guests at the National Television Awards.
Thierry Henry has chosen a French rap song to play as he walks on stage, which is being 'hurriedly translated' to make sure it is not explicit.
Kardashian 'momager' Kris Jenner is keeping it in the family by choosing to walk on to son-in-law Kanye West's 'Flashing Lights', while Natalie Gumede will be accompanied by Mark Ronson's chart-topping hit 'Uptown Funk'.
Strictly Come Dancing duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will enter the stage to the suitable strains of 'Dancing Queen' by Abba.
The NTAs will be hosted by Dermot O'Leary and will feature a tribute to Coronation Street's Anne Kirkbride, who passed away Monday (January 19) aged 60.
The evening will also feature a clue in regards to the identity of Lucy Beale's killer in EastEnders.
The National Television Awards 2015 will broadcast...
Thierry Henry has chosen a French rap song to play as he walks on stage, which is being 'hurriedly translated' to make sure it is not explicit.
Kardashian 'momager' Kris Jenner is keeping it in the family by choosing to walk on to son-in-law Kanye West's 'Flashing Lights', while Natalie Gumede will be accompanied by Mark Ronson's chart-topping hit 'Uptown Funk'.
Strictly Come Dancing duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will enter the stage to the suitable strains of 'Dancing Queen' by Abba.
The NTAs will be hosted by Dermot O'Leary and will feature a tribute to Coronation Street's Anne Kirkbride, who passed away Monday (January 19) aged 60.
The evening will also feature a clue in regards to the identity of Lucy Beale's killer in EastEnders.
The National Television Awards 2015 will broadcast...
- 1/21/2015
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street star Bill Roache will lead the tributes to Anne Kirkbride at the National Television Awards tonight (January 21).
This evening's event at London's O2 will honour Kirkbride following the sad news that she has passed away at the age of 60.
After 42 years as Deirdre Barlow on the ITV soap, Nta organisers were naturally keen for Kirkbride's long career to be recognised at the ceremony.
When the event's producers entered talks with ITV and Coronation Street yesterday, it was decided that Roache - better known on screen as Deirdre's husband Ken - should take to the stage and make a speech about the much-loved star.
Coronation Street's producer Stuart Blackburn told Granada Reports: "Bill's going to be saying a few words paying tribute to Annie. We know that's going to be difficult for him because they were very dear friends. It's just our chance to support him and...
This evening's event at London's O2 will honour Kirkbride following the sad news that she has passed away at the age of 60.
After 42 years as Deirdre Barlow on the ITV soap, Nta organisers were naturally keen for Kirkbride's long career to be recognised at the ceremony.
When the event's producers entered talks with ITV and Coronation Street yesterday, it was decided that Roache - better known on screen as Deirdre's husband Ken - should take to the stage and make a speech about the much-loved star.
Coronation Street's producer Stuart Blackburn told Granada Reports: "Bill's going to be saying a few words paying tribute to Annie. We know that's going to be difficult for him because they were very dear friends. It's just our chance to support him and...
- 1/21/2015
- Digital Spy
'Coronation Street' star William Roache says he and the late Anne Kirkbride were ''soulmates''. The 82-year-old actor played Ken Barlow, the on-screen husband of Anne's character Deirdre Barlow, with the pair's lives being entwined on the Weatherfield cobbles for over 30 years. Williams admits he has been left totally grief-stricken since learning his co-star had passed away from cancer on Monday night (19.01.15) and admits she was one of his closest friends. In an interview on 'This Morning', he said: ''I remember when we would both go our different ways (in the show) but we'd always come back together. One of the writers...
- 1/20/2015
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The National Television Awards will pay tribute to Coronation Street's Anne Kirkbride on Wednesday night.
Kirkbride, who played Weatherfield's Deirdre Barlow for 42 years, passed away at the age of 60 on Monday evening (January 19) following a short illness.
The National Television Awards 2015 take place tomorrow evening and organisers are now making last-minute plans to honour the popular soap actress at the ceremony.
A NTAs spokesperson told Digital Spy that the event's producers are currently in talks with Coronation Street and ITV to discuss an appropriate tribute.
Hosted by Dermot O'Leary and taking place at London's O2, the NTAs will be broadcast live on ITV from 7.30pm tomorrow.
Filming at Coronation Street was cancelled for the day this morning (January 20) as a mark of respect to Kirkbride, with her on-screen husband Bill Roache leading public tributes to the much-loved star.
Coronation Street's Anne Kirkbride dies: Tributes to iconic soap star...
Kirkbride, who played Weatherfield's Deirdre Barlow for 42 years, passed away at the age of 60 on Monday evening (January 19) following a short illness.
The National Television Awards 2015 take place tomorrow evening and organisers are now making last-minute plans to honour the popular soap actress at the ceremony.
A NTAs spokesperson told Digital Spy that the event's producers are currently in talks with Coronation Street and ITV to discuss an appropriate tribute.
Hosted by Dermot O'Leary and taking place at London's O2, the NTAs will be broadcast live on ITV from 7.30pm tomorrow.
Filming at Coronation Street was cancelled for the day this morning (January 20) as a mark of respect to Kirkbride, with her on-screen husband Bill Roache leading public tributes to the much-loved star.
Coronation Street's Anne Kirkbride dies: Tributes to iconic soap star...
- 1/20/2015
- Digital Spy
Beverley Callard is among the 'Coronation Street' stars to pay tribute to their late co-star Anne Kirkbride. The 57-year-old actress, who plays Anne's character Deirdre Barlow's pal Liz McDonald in the ITV soap, has spoken of her love for her long-time co-star following her shock passing last night (19.01.15). She wrote on Twitter: ''My beautiful darling friend, Anne Kirkbride, passed away in a room filled with love. God Bless, my Darling Girl! Peace and rest! (sic)'' Kym Marsh - who plays Rovers Return landlady Michelle Connor - confessed she was ''devastated'' to hear the beloved soap star had died aged 60. She said: ''Cannot...
- 1/20/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Anne Kirkbride reportedly refused chemotherapy. The 'Coronation Street' actress - who passed away last night (19.01.15) - is said to have refused the treatment after being diagnosed with breast cancer, causing the disease to spread to her brain. The 60-year-old star had taken a three month break from the ITV soap, in which she played Deirdre Barlow for over 40 years, last year for ''personal reasons'' and while she originally planned to return to the role, her illness is said to have gradually gotten worse. Anne previously suffered from depression after battling an uncommon form of cancer called non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and is reported...
- 1/20/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Liz Dawn says the ''heart'' of 'Coronation Street' has been ''ripped out'' following the death of Anne Kirkbride. The former Corrie actress, who played Vera Duckworth on the ITV soap for 34 years, has spoken out following the news that Anne, 60 - who starred as Deirdre Barlow for over 40 years - passed away last night (19.01.15) after a short illness. She said: ''It's like the heart of the show has been ripped out because she was so well loved by the cast and crew and by the millions of viewers who watched it. ''She was so lovely and I feel so...
- 1/20/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
William Roache paid a touching tribute to his late 'Coronation Street' co-star Anne Kirkbride at the National Television Awards tonight (21.01.15). The 82-year-old actor, who played Ken Barlow on the ITV soap, said he felt ''so blessed, honoured and privileged'' to have worked alongside the ''beautiful'' actress, who played his on-screen wife Deirdre Barlow, for more than 40 years. Speaking on stage at the event in London, he said: ''The nation seemed to want us together and I feel so blessed, honoured and privileged to have had those years working with Anne. ''What we will remember most is the vibrant, warmhearted, loving person...
- 1/20/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Sad news today as one of Britain’s most beloved actresses, Coronation Street star Anne Kirkbride, cast as Deirdre Barlow in the long-running television soap, has died at age 60 after a short illness.Ms. Kirkbride was a star in the show for 42 years. She began her Coronation Street run in 1972 as Deirdre Hunt and over the years became known for her character’s large glasses and distinct voice. She married “Corrie Street” guest star David Beckett in 1992. In 2009, she gave an interview where she revealed she battled severe depression after an illness and was a prolific painter in […]...
- 1/20/2015
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
Anne Kirkbride reportedly refused chemotherapy. The 'Coronation Street' actress - who passed away last night (19.01.15) - is said to have refused the treatment after being diagnosed with breast cancer, causing the disease to spread to her brain. The 60-year-old star had taken a three month break from the ITV soap, in which she played Deirdre Barlow for over 40 years, last year for ''personal reasons'' and while she originally planned to return to the role, her illness is said to have gradually gotten worse. Anne previously suffered from depression after battling an uncommon form of cancer called non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and is reported...
- 1/18/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
'Coronation Street' star William Roache says he and the late Anne Kirkbride were ''soulmates''. The 82-year-old actor played Ken Barlow, the on-screen husband of Anne's character Deirdre Barlow, with the pair's lives being entwined on the Weatherfield cobbles for over 30 years. Williams admits he has been left totally grief-stricken since learning his co-star had passed away from cancer on Monday night (19.01.15) and admits she was one of his closest friends. In an interview on 'This Morning', he said: ''I remember when we would both go our different ways (in the show) but we'd always come back together. One of the writers...
- 1/18/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's Anne Kirkbride has died aged 60 after a short illness. The actress, who joined the ITV soap in 1972 and played the part of Deirdre Barlow, passed away peacefully in a Manchester hospital, the broadcaster has confirmed. David Beckett, her husband, and the cast and crew of the show were said to be ''heartbroken and deeply saddened'' by the news. Kieran Roberts, the executive producer of 'Coronation Street', said: ''We feel blessed and honoured to have known her. ''There are no words to describe the sense of grief we feel at Anne's passing. We know only too acutely how much Anne meant...
- 1/17/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Anne Kirkbride has been written out of Coronation Street for three months. The 60-year-old actress - who has played Deirdre Barlow on the ITV soap for over 40 years - met with show bosses to discuss her future on the show and requested an ''extended period of leave'' so she can sort out some personal issues. A spokesperson for 'Coronation Street' confirmed to the Daily Star newspaper last night (28.09.14): ''Anne Kirkbride requested a slightly extended period of leave from the show, a request the company was happy to grant.'' The news follows revelations that the actress was offered a new £250,000...
- 9/29/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Anne Kirkbride has been written out of Coronation Street for three months. The 60-year-old actress - who has played Deirdre Barlow on the ITV soap for over 40 years - met with show bosses to discuss her future on the show and requested an ''extended period of leave'' so she can sort out some personal issues. A spokesperson for 'Coronation Street' confirmed to the Daily Star newspaper last night (28.09.14): ''Anne Kirkbride requested a slightly extended period of leave from the show, a request the company was happy to grant.'' The news follows revelations that the actress was offered a new £250,000...
- 9/26/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
'Coronation Street's' Tracy Barlow is preparing for her fourth wedding. Tracy (Kate Ford) recently ended her relationship with Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis) after catching him locking lips with Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan) but the pair have now reunited and could be set to walk down the aisle, despite Tracy's mum Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) making an effort to talk Rob out of it. In scenes, which are to be aired next month, she tells him: ''I didn't have you down as the marrying kind, Rob. Are you sure about her? ''I love our Tracy to bits but she could start a fight in an...
- 3/21/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
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