My Statue at Exeter University
Here I am with my statue which was commissioned by Exeter University when I stepped down as Chancellor after 10 years
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Welcome to the official website of Baroness Floella Benjamin, OBE
Hello and welcome to my brand new, redesigned website, this is where you can find out everything you want to know about me. From my work as an actress, presenter, broadcaster and parliamentarian, to the work I do for charity.
We are still working hard on the site, so expect a lot of changes over the coming weeks and months.
Some sections of the site I highly recommend you take a look at are listed out below:
It’s over eleven years since my beloved mother ‘Marmie’ passed away. I miss her so, but feel her presence in everything I do, especially when I find a white feather. A beautiful woman whose legacy lives on and will do forever. Sadly, she died from bowel cancer, that is why I have become a active patron of Bowel Cancer UK
What's been happening?
What Makes us Human
I did a lovely interview with Amol Rajan on the BBC 2 Radio’s Jeremy Vine Show - ‘What Makes us Human’. I loved doing the show and being interviewed by Amol who grew up watching me. You can listen to the programme by clicking on this link: https://goo.gl/oyGDKu
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Just thought I would share my brilliant news with you…. My Chelsea garden won a Gold Medal!
Yes I did it…..As you can imagine I am absolutely thrilled!
Private Members Bill
Introducing my Private Members Bill on the 7th July 2017 to secure a certificate for loss in miscarriage or stillbirth.
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