Malandra Burrows calls Deborah James an ‘inspiration’

Former Emmerdale star Malandra Burrows has paid tribute to You, Me And The Big C presenter Deborah James while talking about her own cancer diagnosis.

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MALANDRA BURROWS: And I have to mention-- my other great inspiration has to be the wonderful, incredibly amazing Deborah James. And lots of love to you, sweetheart. We're all thinking about you. And thank you for the inspiration you've given me. Thank you.

- Oh, Malandra, that's so lovely. And I know that will mean the world to her as well. Her campaigning has just been astonishing and life-saving.

And that's the thing as well. You can use-- you know, Deborah has used that-- you can use the fact that everybody knows and loves you from "Emmerdale." Of course, you [AUDIO OUT].