Biography
Katherine Lucy Bridget Burke (born 13 June 1964) is an English actress, comedienne, playwright and theatre director. She best known for her portrayals of Perry in the Harry Enfield film Kevin and Perry Go Large, and of Linda La Hughes in the british sitcom Gimme Gimme Gimme (the latter of which she co-wrote and developed with Jonathan Harvey). She is also known for her regular appearances on French and Saunders, Absolutely Fabulous and Harry Enfield and Chums.
Acted in 82
2020s
- 2024
- 2022
2010s
- 2017
- 2016
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
Linda (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2015
An Evening with Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse
Movie
- 2014
- 2013
Psychobitches
Mona Lisa, The Queen Mother · 1 episode
- 2012
Walking and Talking
TV
- 2011
- 2010
2000s
- 2007
Comedy Showcase
The Virgin Mary · 1 episode
A Bucket O' French and Saunders
TV
- 2006
- 2005
Johnny Vegas: 18 Stone of Idiot - Unseen and Uncut
Guest
Harry & Paul
TV
Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky
Jenny's Landlady · 3 episodes
- 2003
More Great Comedy Moments
Perry Carter (archive footage)
- 2002
Anita and Me
Mrs. Rutter, Mrs. Diedre Rutter
Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
Carol
- 2001
The Martins
Angie Martin
- 2000
Love, Honour and Obey
Kathy
1990s
- 1999
Let Them Eat Cake
TV
This Year's Love
Marey
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Linda La Hughes · 18 episodes
- 1998
Ted & Ralph
Mrs. Ted
Rex the Runt
Mrs. Mandelbrotska (voice) · 1 episode
Dancing at Lughnasa
Margaret 'Maggie' Mundy
- 1997
Nil by Mouth
Valerie
- 1996
Absolutely Fabulous: The Last Shout
Magda
VIZ: Oh, Lordy! It's The Fat Slags in Blue Honeymoon
Sandra
- 1995
After Miss Julie
Christine
Hello, Hello, Hello
Jo Thomas
- 1994
French and Saunders' Christmas Carol
Mistress Shag
Harry Enfield and Chums
Various Characters · 12 episodes
Common As Muck
Sharon · 7 episodes
Sin Bin
Debbie
- 1993
Jealousy
Waitress
Mr. Wroe's Virgins
Martha · 4 episodes
- 1992
- 1991
Morrissey - Hulmerist
Cast - Ouija Board, Ouija Board
- 1990
Harry Enfield's Television Programme
TV
Amongst Barbarians
Lilly
South Atlantic Raiders: Part 1
Mary
South Atlantic Raiders: Part 2 Argie Bargie!
Mary
1980s
- 1989
Work Experience
Sally
- 1988
French And Saunders - Christmas Special '88
Kim
The Black and Blue Lamp
Voiceover
Funseekers
Charlotte
Comic Relief
TV
- 1987
This Year's Model
Mary
Straight to Hell
Sabrina
Two of Us
Vera
- 1986
Past Caring
Angie
Call Me Mister
TV
A Very Peculiar Practice
Alice · 1 episode
The Best Years of Your Life
Paula
Ladies in Charge
Daisy · 1 episode
- 1985
Bleak House
Guster · 1 episode
- 1984
- 1983
Johnny Jarvis
Girl in Pub · 1 episode
A Visitor from Outer Space
Tina
- 1982
Scrubbers
Glennis
Wrote 5
2010s
- 2013
Psychobitches
Writer
- 2012
Walking and Talking
Writer
- 2010
1990s
- 1999
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Script Editor
Directed 2
2020s
- 2022
Holding
Director
2010s
- 2018
Lady Windermere's Fan
Director
Created 1
2010s
- 2012
Walking and Talking
Creator
Appearances31
2020s
- 2023
imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter
Self
Kathy Burke: Growing Up
Self - Host · 2 episodes
2010s
- 2019
Joe Lycett's Got Your Back
Self · 1 episode
- 2017
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Self · 1 episode
- 2015
The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World
Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2014
Brendan Behan: The Roaring Boy
Herself
- 2013
- 2011
The Antics Roadshow
Narrator (voice)
2000s
- 2007
- 2006
More Dawn French's Girls Who Do: Comedy
Self · 1 episode
- 2004
- 2003
The Importance of Being Morrissey
Self
- 2002
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute
Self
Dawn French's Girls Who Do Comedy
Self · 3 episodes
- 2001
1990s
- 1999
Suit You Sir! The Inside Leg Of The Fast Show
Self
- 1998
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994
- 1992
Is That All There Is?
Self
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
Self
