Because Kathy Burke is the best British character actress of her generation, a comic marvel, and a down-to-earth hero to millions.

She has won worldwide acclaim in both comedy and serious drama roles. She has range – in both life and work.

As an actress, she stunned as a battered wife in Nil by Mouth, appalled as a crass tart in her own sitcom Gimme Gimme Gimme, and amazed as a horny (male) teenager in Harry Enfield’s comedy show. Her cameos often steal the show.

As a director, Kathy has produced numerous plays to critical acclaim. And as a human being she has inspired, encouraged and cheered millions of ordinary citizens. Who else would Stephen Fry put in “Room Lovely” where everything about the world is good and life-enhancing?

See more on her, from recent news to a rundown of her career in films, television and theatre to date, interviews and articles about her and a small piece about Kathy and this website.

Because Kathy Burke is the best British character actress of her generation, a comic marvel, and a down-to-earth hero to millions.

She has won worldwide acclaim in both comedy and serious drama roles. She has range – in both life and work.

See more on her, from recent news to a rundown of her career in films, television and theatre to date, interviews and articles about her and a small piece about Kathy and this website.

News

Gimme gimme… have that!

December 14, 2002 /

Kathy has been awarded Best Comedy Actress of the year for Gimme Gimme Gimme at the British Comedy Awards. And created quite a stir with her acceptance speech, instantly beamed to millions of viewers and just passed by the 9pm watershed.

“Thank you very much. This is nice, it’s about fucking time. Gimme Gimme Gimme has won fuck all.” She then told the “Groucho Club” media types “I couldn’t give a shit about any of you.” Host Jonathan Ross quipped: “If only they had the courage to put this out live.” Vintage Burke.

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