News about Caroline Aherne

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Caroline Aherne's genius is the subject of an affecting film, 'Mega Laughs,' which will be broadcast on BBC Two on Christmas Day. Craig Cash, her best friend and writing partner, wept as she described her call him after he suffered an overdose in 1998. After she had enjoyed a career revival with the special Queen Of Sheba episode of The Royle Family and narrating Gogglebox, Cash wept again as she spoke about her illness and death from cancer in 2016.

Sue Johnston has only recently watched her hit sitcom The Royle Family after the deaths of several of the company's cast members, including its creator Caroline Aherne. Barbara Royle, the actress, 80, who appeared Barbara Royle in the comedy, was so devastated by her late co-stars' deaths that she couldn't bring herself to watch a single episode of the BBC comedy. Sue Aherne, co-created the program and starred as Denise Best's on-screen daughter Denise, died in 2016 at the age of 52, while actress Liz Smith, who portrayed Sue's character Barbara, died on Christmas Eve at the age of 95.

Craig Cash breaks down in tears as he shares his emotional reaction to the news that he learned of his pal Caroline Aherne's cancer diagnosis in a forthcoming documentary honoring her life. The Royle Family actor, 63, was a longtime friend of the comedy legend and will appear in the forthcoming BBC film, which will air on Christmas Day. Craig admits he was 'in denial' when Caroline phoned her to announce that she had been diagnosed with terminal cancer.

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This fall, the Royle Family will be back on TV with a special documentary to commemorate the show's 25th anniversary. The program, co-created by Craig Cash and the late Caroline Aherne, portrayed their humular conversations, mainly while lounging on the couch in front of the television. Ricky Tomlinson, Sue Johnston, and Ralf Little performed on three series from 1998 to 2000, with special episodes ranging from 2006 to 2012.

With a reminiscent compilation episode starring both the current and original cast members, the Channel 4 reality show has celebrated ten years on air. And viewers expressed sobulation as heartfelt homages were paid to the six actors who have unfortunately died in recent years. As photographs and tributes to June and Leon Bernicoff (main), Mary Cook (inset right), Pete McGarry, Andy Michael, and actress Caroline Aherne (inset left) flashed up on screen.

Gogglebox is celebrating ten years on screen, having first appeared on screens in 2013. The show has been one of Channel 4's most unexpected hits, and it still draws in strong viewership after a decade of meme-worthy moments and breakout stars. The idea, which was based on Brits' reactions to the week's biggest TV moments while sat in their living rooms, became a huge hit.