‘acting takes my mind off getting older’

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Actor, 81

Still bursting with ambition, actress, comedian and writer Helen Lederer is cracking on with life

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He’s comfortable mixing with A-listers but says he’ll always play second fiddle to strong women (and Alan Partridge)

For years, Tom Cullen has charmed audiences while flying under the radar. Now, with a string of leading roles, Britain’s best-kept secret is finally commanding the spotlight, says Christobel Hastings