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Coronation Street
December 6, 2024, 5:49 pm
She dreamed a dream: from Fantine to Dorothy, Jackie Marks has played many iconic roles during a remarkable career
The legendary entertainer has appeared in numerous West End shows and performed solo concerts
By Barry Borman
February 14, 2024, 6:19 pm
WIN tickets to see Everybody’s Talking About Jamie!
The much-loved musical returns with an all-star cast for a limited run
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April 14, 2023, 11:34 am
A Rose by any other name… is Maureen Lipman
The iconic actress talks to Nicole Lampert about Passover, perverse casting and her powerful new one-woman show.
By Nicole Lampert
December 22, 2022, 10:45 am
Bob Dylan offered role on Coronation Street
Producer Iain MacLeod jokes the music legend could sing karaoke with Ken Barlow during an open mic night at the Rovers Return.
By Jewish News Reporter
Actress Maureen Lipman is made a Dame Commander of the British Empire by the Prince of Wales during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. Picture date: Wednesday October 27, 2021.
September 11, 2022, 12:21 am
MAUREEN LIPMAN: Queen’s death has left me feeling like I’ve lost my oldest friend
OPINION: The acclaimed Jewish actress, presented with her damehood by King Charles, recalls the Queen's visit to Coronation Street and insists the performance with Paddington deserved an acting honour.
By Dame Maureen Lipman
Maureen Lipman. Photo credit: David Jensen/PA Wire
May 15, 2020, 3:48 pm
Maureen Lipman called on Coronation Street makers not to ‘ditch oldies’
She spoke as it emerged the makers of the show are finalising plans for the soap to return to production
By Mathilde Frot
Maureen Lipman. Photo credit: David Jensen/PA Wire
March 19, 2020, 9:55 am
Maureen Lipman backs Jewish News’ ‘Keep Talking’ campaign during isolation
Coronation Street actress famously starred as Jewish grandmother Beattie in the 1980s BT adverts, encouraging people to chat on the phone.
By Jewish News Reporter
Mark Wright discovers he has Jewish roots that take him on a journey from the East End to Spain, via the Netherlands in Who Do You Think You Are? Credit:Wall to Wall Media Ltd/Stephen Perry
September 3, 2019, 11:16 am
Mark Wright: ‘My Jewish ancestor was tortured in the Spanish Inquisition’
 The Only Way Is Essex star discovers a lineage stretching back more than 300 years in BBC1's Who Do You Think You Are?
By Francine Wolfisz
ITV photo of Maureen Lipman, who is to join the cast of Coronation Street. Photo credit: ITV/PA Wire
August 3, 2018, 1:56 pm
Maureen Lipman to star as ‘outspoken battleaxe’ in Coronation Street
The acclaimed Jewish actress, 72, will play Tyrone Dobbs' grandmother, Evelyn Plummer, when she arrives on the cobbles in September.
By Jewish News Reporter
Having a meal... during Yom Kippur? Picture credit: ITV/Manchester Evening News
October 3, 2017, 4:42 pm
Was Coronation Street’s Jewish character having a meal during Yom Kippur?
Eagle-eyed viewers of the ITV soap saw character Nicola Rubinstein making a traditional supper... at the start of a 25-hour fast
By Jewish News Reporter
Liza Pulman
May 3, 2017, 10:00 am
Bringing the best of Barbra Streisand with a twist
As the legendary Barbra Streisand turns 75 this week, what better way to pay homage than an entire show dedicated to the multi-talented singer, actress, director and screenwriter?
By Francine Wolfisz
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