Celia imrie

Clockwise from main: Sleuths Joyce (Celia Imrie), Ron ...

The TV presenter and novelist, who turns 68 this month, on weight loss, her unusual way with words, and why she has fallen in love with going to church

MUM?” Becky said. “When did you know Dad was the man for you?” “What? Pretty early, I think,” Frances replied, taken aback. “It’s so far in the past, I can’t remember.” “It’s important. Try and think

Mum, what’s the worst thing anyone’s ever said to you?” Various replies sprang to mind, none appropriate for her son to hear. “She won’t tell you,” Clare’s daughter answered sagely. “If you tell me th

Northern exposure THOUGH ORIGINALLY BROADLY supportive of ...

‘M um,’ says my son Jack. ‘We have ...