Celia Imrie’s extensive and varied career has seen her take on a wide range of memorable roles across television and film. She first gained widespread recognition as Miss Babs, the often flustered antiques-shop owner in Victoria Wood’s *Acorn Antiques*, and later as Philippa Moorcroft, the strict HR manager in *Dinnerladies*. Audiences may also know her as Una Alconbury, a family friend in the *Bridget Jones* film series, or from her appearances in *Calendar Girls* and *The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel* films. Other notable roles include Mrs Quickly, the ill-fated stepmother in *Nanny McPhee*, as well as various parts in classic British television series like *Upstairs, Downstairs*, *To the Manor Born*, *Bergerac*, *Lovejoy*, and *The Darling Buds of May*. She also portrayed Claudia Bing, the formidable public relations adversary in *Absolutely Fabulous*.

More recently, Imrie reprised her role as Una in *Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy* and appeared alongside Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and Ben Kingsley in *The Thursday Murder Club*. She has also been seen in the political thriller *The Diplomat*. Additionally, Imrie participated in the reality show *The Celebrity Traitors*, where she was a loyal contestant, survived captivity in a wooden cabin, and inadvertently created a memorable television moment. Her time on the show ended when she was dramatically "murdered" by fellow contestant Alan Carr.

Imrie’s latest project is *Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint*, scheduled for release in cinemas on November 6. In the film, she stars alongside John Bradley, who plays a model-soldier and painter who despises Christmas but is sentenced to community service at a struggling retirement home. There, he unexpectedly finds himself directing a disorderly production of *A Christmas Carol*. The film also features Richard E Grant and Jim Broadbent, adding further talent to the festive ensemble.

Fans and readers are invited to submit questions for Celia Imrie as part of a forthcoming interview feature. Submissions are open until 12 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13. This opportunity offers audiences a chance to engage directly with the actress about her long and diverse career, including her new film and other memorable roles.