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Claire Sweeney Biography
CLAIRE JANE SWEENEY is an English actress, singer, television personality and presenter who is best known for her role as Lindsey Corkhill in the Channel 4 soap opera Brookside.
Before Brookside...
After leaving stage school, Sweeney had many singing engagements before landing the part of Lindsey in Brookside for a brief spell in 1991. She entertained cruise ships for P&O as a singer for four years before returning to England. On her return, Sweeney reprised her role of Lindsey and remained on the show as a leading character until its demise in 2003.
Following Celebrity Big Brother...
Sweeney appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2001 in aid of Comic Relief. Her appearance on the show prompted her to greater fame amongst the British public. This directly led to appearing as Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago in London.
She has hosted BBC TV's A Song for Europe contest and played the lead in the world tour of Fosse.
Claire has presented a number of shows, such as Challenge of a Lifetime, I'm famous...and frightened! and 60 Minute Makeover. She also participated in series One of the BBC One pro-celebrity ballroom dancing competition Strictly Come Dancing.
In 2005 the fitness DVD Claire Sweeney-The perfect fit with Weight Watchers was released.
Claire took over from Sally Ann Triplett in the role of Miss Adelaide in the UK production of Guys & Dolls at the Piccadilly Theatre in London's West End for an 8 week run and also played opposite Dirty Dancing legend Patrick Swayze.
Sweeney was also a holder of The Forces Sweetheart title.
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Claire Sweeney in White Christmas
28th October 2012
Two of the nation’s best-loved actresses, Claire Sweeney and Wendi Peters, returned to their northern roots at Christmas by bringing the magic of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas to life.
Lenny Henry Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
18th June 2013
Entertainer and keynote speaker, Lenny Henry has been awarded the prestigious lifetime achievement award at the Observer Ethical Awards ceremony.
Ellen MacArthur on ‘Circular Economy’
14th June 2013
Keynote speaker and round the world sailor, Dame Ellen MacArthur, has joined forces with some of the world’s business leaders at the World Economic Forum.
Ted Global 2013 Takes Place in Edinburgh
11th June 2013
This year’s Ted Global conference is taking place in Edinburgh at the Edinburgh International Conference Center. Some of the world’s most accomplished speakers will take to the stage to talk about the political, economic and environmental issues that we face in today’s society.
Katie Derham on Living with an Entrepreneur
6th June 2013
TV Presenter and awards host Katie Derham wrote recently about the realities of being married to an entrepreneur after reading ‘Start Up Life: Surviving and thriving in a relationship with an entrepreneur’ written by married couple, Brad Feld and Amy Batchelor.
Clare Balding Talks Politics, Work and Relationships
4th June 2013
Popular sports presenter and awards host, Clare Balding gave a recent interview in which she spoke about her feelings towards UK politics, her recent fame and same sex relationships.
Chris Anderson Advises on Killer Presentations
30th May 2013
TED Curator and keynote speaker, Chris Anderson, has given his advice and knowledge on how to give a killer presentation.
Cleo Rocos Taking the Tequila World by Storm
29th May 2013
TV presenter and Entrepreneur, Cleo Rocos has taken the Tequila world by storm after releasing her own range of Tequila, called AquaRiva tequila.
Jo Fairley Appears on ‘The Apprentice You’re Fired’
21st May 2013
Inspirational keynote speaker and co-founder of the global brand Green & Blacks, Jo Fairley, appeared on an episode of ‘The Apprentice You’re Fired’ alongside Dara O’Briain.
Rebecca Adlington Hopes to Become TV Presenter
17th May 2013
Olympic Gold medallist, Rebecca Adlington has spoken about her hopes of becoming a TV presenter one day.
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