This year Linda is treading the boards alone, as Pauline’s dementia battle has forced her to retire from acting

Pantomime occupies a special place in Linda Robson ’s heart after years spent performing with her best pal and Birds Of A Feather co-star Pauline Quirke . But this year Linda is treading the boards alone, as Pauline’s dementia battle has forced her to retire from acting.

The pair were just 10 when they became best friends and went on to share a glittering career together on screen and stage, most famously as sisters Sharon and Tracey in their hit sitcom Birds Of A Feather , which also starred Lesley Joseph as their randy neighbour Dorien . So it’s no wonder Linda, 67, is determined to keep their friendship alive.

“I love her so much,” says Linda. “Fifty-seven years

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