Celebrity Gogglebox confirms Oscar-nominated actress and Call the Midwife star for new series

CELEBRITY Gogglebox has confirmed an Oscar-nominated actress and a Call the Midwife star for the new series.

Earlier this week, The Sun exclusively confirmed 90s comedy duo David Baddiel and Frank Skinner were reuniting for the Channel 4 series.

Today, the network confirmed their participation as well as revealing other famous faces set to take part.

One of these is Dame Kristin Scott Thomas, who will be joined by Slow Horses actress Saskia Reeves.

Kristin, 64, has won a BAFTA and an Olivier Award during her long career, and was also nominated for an Academy Award for her role in The English Patient.

She was made a Dame in 2015 for her services to drama.

Meanwhile, another actress joining Celebrity Gogglebox is Miriam Margolyes.

The Call the Midwife star will be joined by Birds of a Feather star Lesley Joseph.

Miriam said: “When they asked me to do Gogglebox for Stand Up to Cancer, I thought, ‘Well, if I can watch television AND raise money for a wonderful cause, count me in!’

"What could be better than that – and doing it with my brilliant old friend of nearly 40 years - Lesley Joseph? She’s wise and funny and knows everyone; a perfect partner in crime.

"Also, Stand Up to Cancer does vital work, and if we two old birds can help towards that - just show me the sofa, I’m all for it.”

Meanwhile Lesley added: “What a joy it is to be doing Gogglebox for Stand Up to Cancer this year, as it’s such a vital cause and tangibly changes lives.

"And what fun it’ll be to sit and watch some TV with Miriam Margolyes.

"I’m sure she’ll have plenty of outrageous things to say, so I’ll be there trying to keep her in line – no easy task, mind you!”

Other names already confirmed include Stephen Merchant and Josh Widdicombe.

Celebrity Gogglebox returns on Friday, October 25 at 9pm on Channel 4.