The first group of celebrities competing in Let’s Dance For Sport Relief, have been announced today.
Katy Brand, Rufus Hound and Shappi Khorsandi represent the world of comedy, alongside some of the nations favourite Grumpy Old Women, Jenny Eclair, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph and Susie Blake.
Linda Robson (born 13 March 1958 in Islington, London [1]) is an English actress. She is probably most famous for her role as Tracey in the BBC comedy, Birds of a Feather, which she played from 1989 to 1998. She had previously appeared in the IRA drama Harry’s Game as well as the comedy drama Shine on Harvey Moon in 1982.
Since then she has appeared in such programmes as The Bill and Crossroads. She has also appeared in numerous reality TV and game shows, including, I’m Famous and Frightened!, Celebrity Blind Man’s Bluff, Celebrities Under Pressure and The Weakest Link.
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The BBC and Comic Relief today announced the names of the 13 celebrities set to surprise the nation and go head to head in the definitive, celebrity singing competition.
The celebrity students are:
Angellica Bell (presenter)
Colin Murray (Radio 1 DJ, TV presenter)
Fred MacAulay (DJ, broadcaster)
Linda Robson (actress)
Mel Giedroyc (comedienne, writer)
Miranda Hart (comedy actress)
Ray Stubbs (BBC Sport presenter)
Rowland Rivron (comedian/presenter)
Shaun Williamson (actor, Extras)
Tara Palmer-Tomkinson (personality/TV presenter)
Tim Vine (comedian)
Tricia Penrose (actress)
Zoë Salmon (Blue Peter presenter)
Regular host Patrick Kielty will be joined by Claudia Winkleman who moves over from BBC Three, to preside over the live event from Fame Academy’s new and fitting venue, the Debating Chamber in London’s County Hall.
