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EPISODE · Apr 10, 2025 · 38 MIN

Lynne Franks: Princess Diana was shy, giggly and always wanted a bit of gossip!

from My Life in a Biscuit Tin · host Good Housekeeping UK

In a world packed with stuff and clutter, what’s worth keeping? PR legend, activist and champion of women’s rights Lynne Franks shares her six personal picks with Good Housekeeping’s Liz Moseley One of the founders of London Fashion Week in the 1980s, Lynne is also said to be the inspiration for Jennifer Saunders’ Absolutely Fabulous PR queen Edwina Monsoon. Alongside her stellar PR career, Lynne developed leadership programs to support women in all areas of life, from boardrooms to women’s prisons, as well as founding and collaborating on numerous charity movements including Fashion Aid with Bob Geldof. She has also published books including The SEED Handbook, a guide for women in business, and launched What Women Want, a festival exploring women’s lives in the UK and beyond. Over tea and her favourite biscuits, Lynne recalls her ‘Ab Fab’ days in fashion PR, shares the keepsake which helps her reflect on her inner self, and reveals what Princess Diana was really like behind the scenes. You can watch full episodes of My Life in a Biscuit Tin on the Good Housekeeping UK YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/c/goodhousekeepinguk Visit the Good Housekeeping UK website for homes inspo, recipes, tried and tested reviews and more. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/ Share your thoughts with us at [email protected] To learn more about Good Housekeeping VIP head to ghmembers.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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