Person: Victoria Wood

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home and gardens

Tips on how to spruce up the bedroom to add Valentine spice

Kya deLongchamps offers some obvious and not-so-obvious tips on how to get your most private space ready for February 14.

general

Looking back at the year that was 2016

The only good thing about 2016 is that it ends tonight, says Suzanne Harrington. She looks back at a year of break ups, celebrity deaths – and Donald Trump.

celebrity

2016 celebrity deaths: A look back at those we lost this year

Is 2016 over yet?

Making sense of the stats surrounding Prince's death

world

Tributes as comedian Victoria Wood dies, aged 62

celebrity

Comedian Victoria Wood has died at the age of 62

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Wed, 20 Apr, 2016

Wednesday’s TV tips

Plenty to watch on the tellybox tonight.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2015

Hart leads British comedy awards nominees

Comic Miranda Hart could be set to repeat her triumph of last year after she was nominated for four gongs at the British Comedy Awards.

Mon, 12 Dec, 2011

Comedians line up in tribute band

British comedians will delight TV viewers tonight with a spoof Fake That tribute band and a hair-erasing stunt in the aid of Comic Relief.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2011

Show goes on as Laine’s jazz star husband dies

CLEO LAINE was yesterday praised for her “incredible” bravery after she went ahead with an important concert following the death of her husband, jazz legend John Dankworth.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2010

Ross and Brand among UK's least popular comedians

Peter Kay has been voted the UK’s best comedian – while Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand are among the least popular.

Sun, 30 Nov, 2008

Wispa lovers get their wish

Cadbury is to bring back the Wispa chocolate bar for good after a campaign on social networking websites demanded its return.

Sun, 03 Aug, 2008

Hollywood stars turn out for 'Mamma Mia' premiere

The red carpet was rolled out through a lemon grove tonight in London for Hollywood’s A-list.

Mon, 30 Jun, 2008

Casualty stuns soap rivals to net first BAFTA

Casualty trounced its soap rivals on a night of surprises at the TV Baftas tonight.

Sun, 20 May, 2007

Stars look forward to BAFTA awards

'Life On Mars', 'Extras' and a drama about Lord Longford's campaign to free Moors Murderer Myra Hindley are front-runners at the TV Baftas in England tonight.

Sun, 20 May, 2007

'Life on Mars' heads BAFTA nominations

The smash-hit series 'Life On Mars' has been nominated for two TV Baftas today.

Wed, 11 Apr, 2007

Victoria Wood tops funniest woman list

Victoria Wood has beaten other queens of comedy to be named the funniest woman of all time.

Mon, 07 Aug, 2006

Knightley for Independent Film Award

Keira Knightley is to receive a top honour at the British Independent Film Awards.

Tue, 25 Oct, 2005

Comedy stars to hold fundraiser for Asian appeal

Top comedy stars are coming together to raise money for the Asian tsunami appeal in a one-off event announced today.

Wed, 19 Jan, 2005

Comic Victoria gives thanks to career-launching theatre

Comedienne Victoria Wood last night gave a special performance in front of a host of celebrities to mark the 30th anniversary of the theatre that helped launch her career.

Mon, 29 Apr, 2002

Interflora woos gay market

Flower delivery giant Interflora is taking advantage of the "pink pound" - by joining forces with a gay website.

Sun, 21 Jan, 2001

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