Linda Robson spilled the tea about her friendship with her former Birds of a Feather buddy, admitting that she was a tad jealous of some of the amazing roles that Pauline Quirke scored later in her career. The Loose Women star got real about feeling envious of Pauline’s success, even though they go way back to their school days when they first met at age 10. The two besties stuck together through their teenage drama club days until they finally hit the big time with their own BBC show, Birds of a Feather, in 1989. Over the next 25 years, with a little break in between, they kept us entertained on screen.
During a recent Loose Women podcast episode, Jane Moore got down to the nitty-gritty and asked Linda if she ever felt a twinge of jealousy towards Pauline’s career achievements. Linda spilled the beans, saying, “I won’t say that I felt jealous of her success, but sometimes I thought I’d love to have a part like that because she’s done some amazing things in the past like Broadchurch and lots and lots of different things.” She made it clear that it was more of an envious feeling rather than straight-up jealousy. Linda also mentioned that she’s always been there to support Pauline, no matter what.
However, despite their long history of working together on Birds of a Feather, it was a shocker when it was announced that Pauline wouldn’t be making a comeback for a Christmas Special in 2020. Linda shared that Pauline had told her, “‘I don’t want to act any more,’ she said,” and added that Pauline felt like she was ready to move on from it all. Linda respected her decision, even though it was a bummer for the fans.
Pauline has definitely made a name for herself outside of Birds of a Feather, scoring some major roles in hit TV shows like Emmerdale and Broadchurch. One of her standout performances was as Hazel Rhodes in Emmerdale from 2010 to 2012, where she was involved in some intense storylines, including her on-screen son’s assisted suicide. Pauline also made appearances in other beloved British shows like Skins and Cold Blood, proving that she’s a versatile actress with serious talent.
All in all, Linda and Pauline may have had their share of ups and downs, but their bond remains unbreakable. Even though they’ve taken different paths in their careers, they’ll always have that Birds of a Feather connection that fans will cherish forever.
So, like, that’s the scoop on Linda Robson and Pauline Quirke’s friendship and career journeys. It’s clear that they’ve had each other’s backs through thick and thin, and that’s what true friendship is all about. Who knows what the future holds for these two talented ladies, but one thing’s for sure—they’ll always have a special place in each other’s hearts.
