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.

Podcast

After countless films, TV shows, radio and TV interviews, not to mention guest appearances, in December 2022, Kathy also took a stab at podcasting in a show called Where There’s a Will There’s a Wake. Here’s the official blurb:

If you could plan your perfect death, what would you do?

Join Kathy Burke as she chats to the likes of Dawn French, James Acaster and Jamali Maddix asking them questions like ‘how do you want to die?’, ‘where are you going next?’ and of course, ‘who gets your prized possessions?’.

It’s a hilarious, irreverent, dark and sometimes moving podcast where our guests will see their death brought to life as they plan their final day from dawn to dusk and into the afterlife.

You can listen to the shows below: