Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson, childhood friends who have weathered many storms together, continue to maintain their strong bond.
The duo first crossed paths at the tender age of 10 and were practically inseparable throughout their formative years. Their shared dream of stardom led them to join a drama school together in the 1970s.
Their aspirations became a reality in the 1980s with their hit show Birds of a Feather, which drew tens of millions of viewers per episode, reports the Mirror.
The sitcom revolved around squabbling sisters Sharon Theodopolopodous and Tracey Stubbs as they grappled with their husbands' imprisonment for armed robbery.Despite becoming one of the country's most adored double acts, off-screen tensions simmered, leading to intense fallouts dating back to 1997.The situation reached boiling point in 2019 over a Birds of a Feather Christmas special.Pauline opted not to reprise her role, resulting in her lines in the title song being cut, along with images of Tracey and Sharon together.