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Lesley Joseph Reflects on Career and Legacy as 'Birds of a Feather' Stays Concluded

The 79-year-old actress discusses her health routine, career longevity, and rules out a return to her iconic role as Dorien Green, citing co-star Pauline Quirke's retirement due to dementia.

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Overview

  • Lesley Joseph, now 79, expressed uncertainty about how much longer she will remain in the television industry, despite her continued ambition and zest for life.
  • 'Birds of a Feather,' which ended permanently in 2021, will not be revived due to Pauline Quirke's retirement following her dementia diagnosis.
  • Joseph has definitively ruled out reprising her role as Dorien Green, stating that she has 'laid her to rest now' after portraying the character for over three decades.
  • She credits her six-decade career longevity to her versatility, disciplined health routine, and inspiration from her mother, who lived to nearly 104 years old.
  • Linda Robson shared that Pauline Quirke has 'up days' despite her condition, with her son Charlie providing updates on her well-being.