Joanna Lumley: podcast appearances and interviews

Dame Joanna Lamond Lumley, born on May 1, 1946, is a British actress, presenter, author, television producer, activist, and former model. She has received two BAFTA TV Awards for her portrayal of Patsy Stone in the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous, which aired from 1992 to 2012. Lumley's talents extend to stage performances, including a Tony Award nomination in 2011 for her role in the Broadway revival of La Bête. Her television work encompasses a range of series such as The New Avengers, Sapphire & Steel, Sensitive Skin, Jam & Jerusalem, Finding Alice, and Amandaland, which is set to premiere in 2025. She also appeared as Elaine Perkins in Coronation Street in 1973. Her film appearances include roles in On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Trail of the Pink Panther, Curse of the Pink Panther, Shirley Valentine, James and the Giant Peach, Ella Enchanted, Corpse Bride, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie. Lumley's career includes guest roles in series like Are You Being Served? and a recent role as Grandmama in the American series Wednesday. Beyond her work in entertainment, Lumley is an advocate and human rights activist supporting organizations such as Survival International, the Gurkha Justice Campaign, and charitable groups focused on animal welfare. Her contributions to drama, entertainment, and charity led to her being appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2022.