IT is rare that an actress who made it big in the 1960s has a second taste of success around 30 years later.

But June Whitfield is one of the exceptions, having starred in the 1990s hit comedy, Absolutely Fabulous.

She is now coming to the Theatre Royal in Winchester to discuss her career with Samantha Norman, daughter of film critic, Barry Norman.

In Absolutely Fabulous, she starred alongside Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley as Edina’s mother, Mrs. Monsoon.

This was her main television appearance since Terry and June in the 1970s, which was another firm favourite.

She is also known for her radio and television roles in such shows including Last of the Summer Wine, Miss Marple and Midsomer Murders.

She has also conducted voiceover work on Bob the Builder.

Her film credits include the comedy classics Carry On Nurse, Carry On Girls, Bless This House and The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins.

She will discuss her life and career and will take questions from the audience after the interval.

She received the OBE in 1985 and was made a CBE in 1998, as well as receiving the British Comedy Awards Lifetime Achievement Award in 1994.

An Audience with June Whitfield will take place at Theatre Royal in Jewry Street, Winchester, on Sunday, April 19, at 8pm. Tickets cost £17, concessions £15, while theatre friends pay £14.50.

For more details or to book tickets, call 01962 840440 or book online at www. theatreroyalwincester.co.uk.