Caroline Aherne was one of the most distinctive voices in British television. From Mrs Merton and The Fast Show to The Royle Family, her work combined sharp comedy with warmth, honesty and an understanding of everyday life.
Loved by mainstream audiences and particularly admired by many women, working-class and LGBTQ+ viewers, Aherne's humour celebrated ordinary people with affection, insight and a uniquely northern perspective.
Join author David Scott, whose recent book “Caroline Aherne: Rebel in Disguise” explores Aherne's work, alongside guests who knew and worked with Caroline, for a celebration of her extraordinary career.
The event will also feature a screening of The Royle Family Series 2 Christmas Special as well as archive clips from across her career.
With thanks to the BFI National TV Archive.
TIMINGS
6.30pm: Doors
7.00pm: Feature starts
Event duration: 2 hours
9.00pm: Event ends
TICKETS
General Admission: £10 (+ booking fee)
Low/Unwaged: £5 (+ booking fee)
Community Ticket: £0 (+ booking fee)
Our Community Tickets are for members of the LGBTQ+ community who would not otherwise be able to attend this event. Please only purchase these tickets if this applies to you. Low/Unwaged tickets are also available. All ticket profits are donated to LGBTQ+ charities.
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Talent: Caroline Aherne
Country of Origin: English
Content Guidance: Contains moderate language, crude humour, sexual references, smoking, alcohol use, and jokes reflecting outdated attitudes around class, gender and family life.
Age Rating: 18+
Accessibility: For access and facilities information, please visit New Century Hall
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