Francesca Gonshaw, who played waitress Maria in 'Allo 'Allo!, stood for the Liberal Democrats in Westminster. Sadly, her celebrity didn't impress voters, and she came sixth with just 371 votes. A blue ...

Surviving stars of Allo Allo yesterday reunited to unveil a blue plaque marking 35 years of the wartime sitcom. The tribute was put up at Lynford Hall, a Norfolk country house that stood in for ...

Hidden deep in this week's local election results you might spot a familiar comedy name. Francesca Gonshaw, who played waitress Maria in 'Allo 'Allo, stood for the Liberal Democrats in Westminster.